over easy

American

adjective

(of fried eggs) turned over when nearly done and fried briefly on the reverse side so that the yolk remains somewhat liquid but with a thin, firm layer on top.

Example Sentences

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I go for over hard, but over easy is delicious as well.

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2023

You get a salty flavor from the over easy egg and it’s a lot of contradicting flavors.

From Washington Post • Sep. 10, 2021

I’d buy him the braised elk hash with sausage gravy and two eggs over easy on top.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2020

“Yes, it has its slow patches ... but it is redeemed by the emerging friendship that it poignantly depicts, thanks to a winning actor and a playwright who ultimately chooses sincerity over easy satire.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2020

It was only nine miles over easy terrain, but the blackfly made it a torment.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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