roe

[roʊ]

roe Definition

• 1. the mass of eggs contained in the ovaries of a female fish or shellfish, typically including the ovaries themselves, especially when ripe and used as food
• 2. the eggs of certain animals, especially fish, eaten as food

Using roe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The restaurant served salmon roe as an appetizer.

• Example

  The dish is made with cod roe and olive oil.

• Example

  The fishermen harvested the roe from the herring.

roe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for roe

• caviar
• fish eggs

Phrases with roe

• hard roe

  the eggs of sturgeon or other large fish, which are processed and salted to make caviar

  Example

  The store sells high-quality hard roe from Russia.

• soft roe

  the milt or sperm of male fish, especially when used as food

  Example

  The chef prepared a dish of soft roe with butter and lemon.

• red roe

  the eggs of salmon, which are bright orange or red in color

  Example

  The sushi roll was topped with red roe and avocado.

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Summary: roe in Brief

Roe [roʊ] refers to the eggs of fish or shellfish, often used as food. It can be either the ripe ovaries or the eggs themselves. Examples include salmon roe, cod roe, and herring roe. Roe can also be processed and salted to make caviar, known as hard roe. Soft roe refers to the milt or sperm of male fish.