lump of sugar

noun

1. lump ¹( def 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of lump of sugar¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

“Come and take a walk, my dear?” cried Polly, hopping toward the china closet, with a look suggestive of a lump of sugar.

From Literature

It’s the self conceived as a lump of sugar; it must be dissolved to be tasted.

From New York Times

“I think that extremely unlikely,” said Henry, dropping a lump of sugar into his coffee with a splash.

From Literature

The manager brings her a cup of tea with an extra lump of sugar, but it remains on the desk, untouched, and grows cold.

From Literature

The lump of sugar or the shot in your arm?

From Slate