soft-boiled

adjective

ˈsȯf(t)-ˈbȯi(-ə)ld 

1

of an egg : boiled to a soft consistency

2

: sentimental

Examples of soft-boiled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When served in certain kitchens at home or restaurant settings, the wheat noodles are often made from scratch, presented in a hearty, flavorful broth, and are often topped with hard- or soft-boiled eggs, corn, bamboo shoots, seaweed, bean sprouts, and protein such as beef, pork, shrimp, or chicken. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

soft-boiled

adjective

-ˈbȯi(ə)ld

: lightly boiled so that the contents are soft

soft-boiled eggs