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Noun — A small, shapeless lump or spoonful of something soft, especially food.

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How to use dollop

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a dollop of cream a dollop of jam

Etymology

From an old East Anglian dialect word "dallop," meaning a patch or tuft, of unclear deeper origin.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dollop” mean?

The word “dollop” means a small, shapeless lump or spoonful of something soft, especially food. In plain terms, a blob or spoonful of a soft substance, usually food like cream or sauce.

How do you pronounce “dollop”?

“Dollop” is pronounced DO-luhp (/ˈdɑləp/ in IPA).

How do you use “dollop” in a sentence?

Here is “dollop” used in a sentence: “She added a dollop of cream to the top of the pie.”

What part of speech is “dollop”?

Depending on how it is used, “dollop” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “dollop” have?

“Dollop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, shapeless lump or spoonful of something soft, especially food.

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