plop
verb (used without object)
to make a sound like that of something falling or dropping into water.
plopped
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past participleof plop.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof plop.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
plopverb (used without object)to make a sound like that of something falling or dropping into water.
Example Sentences
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Her son Victor, 11, plopped onto the sidewalk to read his Imagination Library edition of "Llama Llama Red Pajama," a family favorite.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
In the morning, as we ate vegan doughnuts and watched cat cartoons, kitten Asher plopped onto my lap and purred loudly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
In Santa Monica, when our Waymo showed up, my wife got in the back while I plopped into the front passenger seat—the better to play with the cabin controls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
When it looked like my knuckles would punch holes in it, I plopped it down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
I dashed to my room for my notebook, plopped onto the couch, clicked on the TV, and was greeted by a close-up of Arletta Paisley’s smiling face.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
