dollop
Use Dollop in a sentence
əp 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)
3.
to dispense in dollops: to dollop whipped cream over the cake.
Origin:
1565–75; compare Icelandic dōlpur fat man, Norwegian (dial.) dolp lump
1565–75; compare Icelandic dōlpur fat man, Norwegian (dial.) dolp lump
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dollop (ˈdɒləp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a semisolid lump |
| 2. | a large serving, esp of food |
| —vb (foll by out) | |
| 3. | to serve out (food) |
| [C16: of unknown origin] | |
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Word Origin & History
dollop
1573, from E. Anglian dial. dallop "patch, tuft or clump of grass," of uncertain origin. Modern sense of "a lump or glob" is 1812.
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Example sentences
Float dollop of yogurt topped with coconut on each serving.
Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt if you wish.
Pour over hot coconut gravy and serve with a dollop of pounded chili mixed with a pinch of salt.
Serve the soup in heated bowls garnished with a teaspoon of rum and a dollop of sour cream.
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