egg-spoon

A child uses an egg-spoon to eat a soft-boiled egg.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small spoon used for eating boiled eggs: An "egg-spoon" is a specialized utensil, typically smaller than a standard teaspoon, designed for scooping and consuming the soft interior of a boiled egg served in an egg cup.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She carefully cracked the top of the egg and used an egg-spoon to scoop out the soft yolk. (A small spoon for eating boiled eggs.)
  • The antique silver egg-spoon was part of a set for breakfast. (A specialized utensil for egg consumption.)

Advanced Usage

• "Egg-spoon" as a collectible item: In antique contexts, an egg-spoon may refer to a decorative or historically valued piece of cutlery.
  • Collectors often seek Victorian-era egg-spoons with ornate handles. (A specific type of antique spoon.)

Variants and Related Words

• Egg cup (n): a small cup used to hold a boiled egg while it is eaten.

  • He placed the boiled egg in an egg cup before using the egg-spoon. (The container for the egg.)

• Spoon (n): a general utensil for eating or serving food.

  • A regular spoon is too large for an egg-spoon's delicate task. (A broader category of utensil.)

Synonyms

• Teaspoon: a small spoon, though typically larger than an egg-spoon, used for stirring tea or eating desserts.
  • A teaspoon can substitute for an egg-spoon in a pinch. (A similar but not identical utensil.)

Related Idioms

• None commonly associated with "egg-spoon" as an idiom.