blob

American  

[blob] / blɒb /

noun

1. a globule of liquid; bubble.

2. a small lump, drop, splotch, or daub.

   A blob of paint marred the surface.

3. an object, especially a large one, having no distinct shape or definition.

   a blob on the horizon.

4. a dull, slow-witted, and uninteresting person.

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verb (used with object)

blobbed, blobbing

1. to mark or splotch with blobs.

blob British  

/ blɒb /

noun

1. a soft mass or drop, as of some viscous liquid

2. a spot, dab, or blotch of colour, ink, etc

3. a indistinct or shapeless form or object

4. a slang word for condom

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verb

1. (tr) to put blobs, as of ink or paint, on

Other Word Forms

• blobby
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of blob

1400–50; late Middle English; apparently expressive formation

Explanation

A blob is a spot, drop, or a shapeless mass of something, You can't just put blobs of paint on your canvas and call it art! Blob is often used interchangeably with glob or drop. You might top your apple pie with blobs of whipped cream, or put a blob of toothpaste on your toothbrush. And if your map appears to be just blobs of color, you might want to put your glasses on and look again. Blob first appeared as a verb in the 15th century, meaning "to mark with drops or granules," a close relation of bubble.

Example Sentences

The blob was earth-toned and splashed bestselling covers for years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

We are no longer talking about individual law enforcement agencies, but rather a giant, singular blob.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2026

The limitless blob of MDLs has long needed more structure for processing which claims have merit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

A few generations ago, the ultrasound would show a grainy blob.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2025

Danny’s cheeks felt like the time he accidentally ate a blob of spicy wasabi thinking it was a piece of avocado.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Related Words

• bead
• blotch
• droplet
• glob
• splotch