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

Straight from my grandmother’s recipe card: melted butter, grainy Dijon, a dollop of mayo, a splash of Worcestershire, garlic and onion powders, a little brown sugar, and a shower of poppy seeds.

From Salon

Little dots, dollops, or simple lines create rustic visual interest and, more importantly, flavor.

From Salon

Dairy is one simple route: a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of yogurt or labneh can mellow richness while adding subtle tang.

From Salon

It consists of two layers of moist sponge cake smothered in custard filling and whipped cream that’s then topped with a glorious spread of saucy strawberries and dollops of extra whipped cream.

From Salon

And while his encounters with bat and dove may not have seemed cricket to many, they - with helpful dollops of exaggeration - added significantly to Ozzy's outrageous image.

From BBC

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