the white of an egg, esp. a hen's egg, used in cooking; albumen
Word origin
[1895–1900]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: apothecaries' measure, backstage, frame of reference, freewheel, neon
Examples of 'egg white' in a sentence
egg white
Gently dip the flowers into the egg white then the sugar.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
No egg-white omelettes or raw food here.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Loosely fold in the whisked egg white with a large spoon.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Tip in the egg white and continue squeezing the ingredients together until well combined.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Whisk the egg white until it forms stiff peaks.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Take a small amount of the egg white and whisk into the chocolate mixture.
The Sun (2014)
Brush the top with egg white and make a steam hole at the centre.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Mix the salt with the egg white and 2 tbsp water.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Add the egg white mixture to the chocolate mixture and fold gently to combine.
The Sun (2015)
Whisk the egg white until stiff then fold in to the cauliflower mixture.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Using a metal spoon, fold 2 tbsp egg white into the sauce to slacken.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
In other languages
egg white
British English: egg white /ɛɡ waɪt/ NOUN
An egg white is the clear liquid part of an egg, which becomes white when you cook it.