plopped; plopping
1
: to fall, drop, or move suddenly with a sound like that of something dropping into water
2
: to allow the body to drop heavily
—usually used with down
plopped down on the couch
1
: to set, drop, or throw heavily
plopped the tray on the table
2
: to place or set carelessly or hastily
plopped the money into stocks
plop
noun
Synonyms of plop
Examples of plop in a Sentence
The stone plopped into the river.
An ice cube plopped noisily into the glass.
I filled the glass with water and plopped a few ice cubes into it.
She plopped onto the couch.
They plopped down on the floor.
He plopped himself down in the chair.
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The people plopped on the red couch at the center of the frame represent the people waiting to be heard, while those surrounding them are the staff that moved through the room during the day.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
If you're tempted to remove a nest that a bird plopped in the middle of your petunias, read this first.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
The people plopped on the red couch at the center of the frame represent the people waiting to be heard, while those surrounding them are the staff that moved through the room during the day.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Style this bright bistro set in the garden, plop them on a second-story balcony, or add them to your patio.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
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“Plop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plop. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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plop
verb
plopped; plopping
1
: to make or move with a sound like that of something dropping into water
2
: to set, drop, or throw heavily
plopped myself in a chair
plop
noun
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