dollop

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noun

dol·​lop ˈdä-ləp 

1

chiefly British : an indefinite often large quantity especially of something liquid

2

: a lump or glob of something soft or mushy

top it with a dollop of jam

3

: an amount given, spooned, or ladled out : portion

… hold out their mess tins for a dollop of gruel.

—Robert Craft

4

: a small lump, portion, or amount

want just a dollop of ketchup

5

: something added or served as if in dollops

… a delicious dollop of gossip …

—Leon Harris

dollop

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verb

dolloped; dolloping; dollops

transitive verb

: to serve or dispense in dollops

Synonyms of dollop

Noun

• chunk
• hunk
• glob
• clump
• wad
• lump

Examples of dollop in a Sentence

Noun

My piece of pie was served with a dollop of whipped cream.

A dollop of milk was left in the container.

large dollops of wit and humor

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Chunks of bread, cream cheese cubes, and dollops of peanut butter and jam get covered in a rich custard then baked to golden perfection. —Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025

Add a dollop to soups or stews right before serving for a garlicky boost. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025

Verb

With a spoon, dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the batter randomly, then swirl it into the batter with a butter knife until evenly spread. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2025

Use an ice cream scoop to dollop the batter into a muffin tin. —Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dollop

• polyp
• wallop