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• comparative of plump.

plumper

¹ American  

[pluhm-per] / ˈplʌm pər /

noun

1. an act of falling heavily; a plumping.

2. Chiefly British. the vote of a person who plumps.

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plumper ² American  

[pluhm-per] / ˈplʌm pər /

noun

1. something carried in the mouth to fill out hollow cheeks.

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plumper British  

/ ˈplʌmpə /

noun

1. a pad carried in the mouth by actors to round out the cheeks

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Etymology

Origin of plumper¹

plump ² + -er ¹

Origin of plumper²

First recorded in 1755–65; plump ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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plumper

Over the past half-century, as breeders selected for larger ears with more numerous and plumper, heavier kernels, they ended up choosing big plants with many leaves for photosynthesis and tall stalks.

From Science Magazine ● Oct. 25, 2023

Speculation around the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star’s face and figure began in 2014, when fans noticed that Jenner seemingly had plumper lips.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2023

Slice and dice the plumper varieties into salads, scones, or onto pavlova; coax them with a little heat and sugar into compote or jam.

From Salon ● Jun. 8, 2022

She was a plumper girl and had some setbacks and she saw how our band works, it made her brighten up and more confident.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2021

She was wearing her favorite green army uniform, and the belt around her waist made her look even plumper than usual.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang