Roe

Pronunciation: /roʊ/

Definitions of roe

noun the spawn of other aquatic animals, such as the eggs of a lobster or the young of an oyster

Example Sentences

A1 The fisherman caught some roe in his net.

A2 Roe is the eggs of a fish, often used in sushi.

B1 The chef prepared a delicious dish with salmon roe.

B2 Caviar is a type of roe that is considered a delicacy.

C1 The roe of sturgeon is highly prized for its rich flavor.

C2 The restaurant served a tasting menu featuring various types of roe.

Examples of roe in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicate dish of smoked salmon roe for the guests.

informal I tried caviar for the first time and it was actually just fish roe.

slang Let's grab some sushi and load up on that roe!

figurative The company's profits have been steadily increasing, like the growth of roe in a fish population.

Grammatical Forms of roe

• past tense: roed
• plural: roes
• comparative: more roe
• superlative: most roe
• present tense: roe
• future tense: will roe
• perfect tense: have roed
• continuous tense: is roeing
• singular: roe
• positive degree: roe
• infinitive: to roe
• gerund: roeing
• participle: roed

Origin and Evolution of roe

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'roe' originated from Old English word 'raw', which referred to the eggs of fish or shellfish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'roe' came to specifically refer to the eggs of fish, especially of the female fish, and is commonly used in culinary contexts to describe fish eggs as a delicacy.