sunny-side up

adjective

sun·​ny-side up ˌsə-nē-ˌsīd-ˈəp How to pronounce sunny-side up (audio)
of an egg
: fried on one side only

Examples of sunny-side up in a Sentence

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The egg is cooked sunny-side up atop a layer of crispy parmesan cheese. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024 Use the smooth side to whip up sunny-side up eggs, golden pancakes, or a toasted sandwich. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024 For breakfast, the komplet egg served sunny-side up in homemade bread with cheese, sour cream, and beef jus is a must. Claudia De Brito, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2023 Start your day sunny-side up with these egg recipes! Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for sunny-side up 

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunny-side up was in 1887

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“Sunny-side up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunny-side%20up. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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