dumpling
/'dʌmpliɳ/
Definition
Noun: 1. A small, savory or sweet ball of dough, typically boiled or steamed: This is the most common meaning. The dough is often made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, and can be plain or contain fillings like meat, vegetables, or cheese. 2. A dessert consisting of fruit enclosed in pastry and baked: This meaning refers to a specific type of dessert, such as an apple dumpling, where fruit is wrapped in dough and cooked. 3. (Informal, humorous) A short, plump person or animal: This is a figurative, affectionate, or teasing use of the word to describe someone's round, compact shape.
Examples of Usage
- Savory food item:
- The chicken and dumpling soup is a classic comfort food.
- She ordered a plate of steamed pork dumplings.
- Sweet dessert:
- For dessert, we had warm peach dumplings with vanilla ice cream.
- Informal description:
- My cat is a little dumpling when she curls up to sleep.
Advanced Usage
- "Dumpling" as a term of endearment: In informal contexts, calling someone a "dumpling" can be an affectionate nickname, implying they are cute and lovable, often due to a round or cuddly appearance.
- "Come here, my little dumpling," the grandmother said to her grandchild.
Variants and Related Words
- Dumplings (plural noun): The standard plural form for the food item.
- Apple dumpling (noun phrase): A specific type of dessert dumpling with an apple filling.
- Soup dumpling (noun phrase): A type of dumpling, such as , that contains broth inside.
Synonyms
- For the food item: pot sticker (specifically for pan-fried dumplings), gnocchi (Italian dumpling), matzah ball (Jewish dumpling), wonton (a type of filled dumpling).
- For the informal description: chubby, roly-poly, pudgy (though these can be less affectionate).
Related Phrases
- Chicken and dumplings: A traditional stew-like dish featuring chicken and boiled dumplings.
- To be as plump as a dumpling: A simile used to describe someone or something as very round and full.
Noun
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dessert made by baking fruit wrapped in pastry
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small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
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