Dollop: meaning, definitions and examples

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dollop

 

[ หˆdรคlษ™p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเฅเคฎเคš เคญเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klecks

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sendok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะปะพะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ€ใ•ใ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cuillerรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cucharada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaลŸฤฑk dolusu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•œ ์ˆŸ๊ฐ€๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุนู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lลพiฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lyลพiฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธ€ๅ‹บ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพlica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skammt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ˜แƒฅแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaลŸฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,446 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.