Meaning of the word "poached egg" in English

What does "poached egg" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

poached egg

US /poʊtʃt ɛɡ/
UK /pəʊtʃt ɛɡ/

Noun

an egg that has been cooked by being removed from its shell and put into boiling water

Example:
I had a poached egg on toast for breakfast.
The chef carefully prepared the delicate poached egg.