Dollop: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
dollop
[ หdรคlษp ]
cooking, serving
A dollop is a small, roughly measured amount of something, typically a food substance like whipped cream, sauce, or yogurt. The term implies a casual and informal serving size, which can vary in volume. It's often used when describing how much of an ingredient to add, especially in recipes. Dollops are commonly spooned onto dishes in an unstructured manner, making them visually appealing.
Synonyms
blob, lump, portion, scoop, spoonful.
Examples of usage
- Add a dollop of sour cream to the tacos.
- She topped her desserts with a dollop of whipped cream.
- He added a dollop of mustard to his sandwich.
- The soup was served with a dollop of pesto.
- Please give me a dollop of ice cream.
Translations
Translations of the word "dollop" in other languages:
๐ต๐น porรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเฅเคฎเค เคญเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Klecks
๐ฎ๐ฉ sendok
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพะปะพะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ porcja
๐ฏ๐ต ไธใใ
๐ซ๐ท cuillerรฉe
๐ช๐ธ cucharada
๐น๐ท kaลฤฑk dolusu
๐ฐ๐ท ํ ์๊ฐ๋ฝ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุนูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ lลพiฤka
๐ธ๐ฐ lyลพiฤka
๐จ๐ณ ไธๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพlica
๐ฎ๐ธ skammt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััา
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaลฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ cucharada
Etymology
The word 'dollop' is believed to have originated in the 19th century, possibly derived from the British dialect term 'dop', meaning a small quantity. It is related to similar words in the English language that denote a small quantity or lump. The etymology suggests a casual and unmeasured serving, reflecting the informal nature of its usage in culinary contexts. It gained popularity as a descriptive term for serving condiments and toppings, making it a staple in recipes. Over time, 'dollop' has become a common term in both cooking and everyday language, emphasizing the whimsical and relaxed aspect of portioning food.