egg-shaped

American

[eg-sheypt] / ˈɛgˌʃeɪpt /

adjective

having an oval form, usually with one end larger than the other.

Etymology

Origin of egg-shaped

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

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Could this egg-shaped structure be what the future home of Indian astronauts in space looks like?

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

"We discovered an egg-shaped cocoon closely surrounding the star," says Ohnaka, the lead author of a study reporting the observations published today in Astronomy & Astrophysics.

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2024

Through these mergers, spiral galaxies turn into elliptical galaxies, egg-shaped galaxies without the spiral arms, which leads to the growth of supermassive black holes.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2023

In a sci-fi future where everything is ruthlessly, comically optimized by advanced tech, the Womb Center offers digitally monitored, egg-shaped pods that will carry one’s baby to term.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2023

Valley pulled a jelly bean fish from her bag, put it in another egg-shaped pod, and tossed it to Seven.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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