plumper

¹

[ pluhm-per ]

noun

1. an act of falling heavily; a plumping. plump.
2. Chiefly British. the vote of a person who plumps. plump.

plumper

²

[ pluhm-per ]

noun

1. something carried in the mouth to fill out hollow cheeks.

plumper

/ ˈplʌmpə /

noun

1. a pad carried in the mouth by actors to round out the cheeks

Word History and Origins

Origin of plumper¹

plump ² + -er ¹

Origin of plumper²

First recorded in 1755–65; plump ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Over the past half-century, as breeders selected for larger ears with more numerous and plumper, heavier kernels, they ended up choosing big plants with many leaves for photosynthesis and tall stalks.

From Science Magazine

Later that year, Kris Jenner revealed that she did not approve of Kylie opting for a plumper pout.

From Los Angeles Times

Speculation around the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star’s face and figure began in 2014, when fans noticed that Jenner seemingly had plumper lips.

From Los Angeles Times

Probably an orange/lemon hybrid, Meyer lemons have a lot less of an acid base than ordinary lemons, and they tend to look a little plumper.

From Salon

As the mussels steam, they release their briny liquid, which the beans soak up, growing even plumper and more complex.

From Seattle Times