dollop

[dol-uhp]

noun

1. a lump or blob of some substance.

   dollops of mud.

2. a small quantity.

   Add a dollop of soda water to the mixture.

verb (used with object)

1. to dispense in dollops.

   to dollop whipped cream over the cake.

dollop

/ ˈdɒləp /

noun

1. a semisolid lump

2. a large serving, esp of food

verb

1. to serve out (food)

Word History and Origins

Origin of dollop¹

1565–75; compare Icelandic dōlpur fat man, Norwegian (dial.) dolp lump

Word History and Origins

Origin of dollop¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Mrs. Clarke spread a fat dollop of clotted cream on her scone.

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I paired it with rigatoni, Italian sausage, some toasted bread crumbs and a dollop of ricotta.

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He did so with a blend of Brown's hard-to-beat mantra, an emerging crop of talent and a dollop of landmark results.

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Rich, buttery pears can be enjoyed straight off the skillet, coated in a light dusting of ground cinnamon, or topped with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream.

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Just when you thought they had drained the well of good fortune they got the biggest and most unpredictable dollop of luck imaginable.

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Related Words

• glob 
• gob