dollop

[ dol-uhp ]

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)

1. to dispense in dollops:

   to dollop whipped cream over the cake.

dollop

/ ˈdɒləp /

noun

1. a semisolid lump
2. a large serving, esp of food

verb

1. trfoll byout to serve out (food)

Word History and Origins

Origin of dollop¹

1565–75; compare Icelandic dōlpur fat man, Norwegian (dial.) dolp lump

Word History and Origins

Origin of dollop¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The thing that I love is they put these little dollops of cheese on their pizzas that’s almost like frosting, so you can’t go wrong with any of them.

From Los Angeles Times

It can double as a coffee cake, but it is more than worthy to serve after dinner with a dollop of fresh whipped cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream.

From Salon

I made a note to next time use a dollop of the honey and yuzu mixture, sold at the store.

From Los Angeles Times

Giada recommends enjoying the dessert with a light dusting of confectioners sugar and a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

From Salon

This was principally a political moment, an attempt by the new government to dollop blame on the Conservatives while serving up the first helping of difficult stuff to announce.

From BBC

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