Definition of dumpling
1a : a small mass of dough cooked by boiling or steamingb : a usually baked dessert of fruit wrapped in dough
2 : something soft and rounded like a dumpling; especially : a short fat person or animal
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Examples of dumpling in a Sentence
We had vegetarian dumplings as an appetizer.
Recent Examples of dumpling from the Web
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The ping-pong-ball-size tortelloni, stuffed with the traditional mixture of ricotta and chard, could illustrate the concept of Italian dumplings in a textbook.
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My husband couldn't resist ordering the dumplings again — fried, this time, which gave the noodles a pleasant crunch and chewiness.
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So the four baby killdeers will adorably be on the run immediately — little bird dumplings on too-long legs.
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On the weekend, Chan’s offers dim sum, a term used for a collection of dumplings, buns, noodle rolls, pot stickers and other small plates.
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Before the meal, Chef Alice Ye taught Mummer Jay Polakoff how to make Chinese dumplings as the other diners watched.
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The wild mushroom and potato gnocchi, with a mushroom-dashi broth, sage brown butter and Humboldt Fog cheese was rich and savory and the potato dumplings were pillow-soft ($15).
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In the northwestern valley, for example, mutton dumplings and cottage cheese ravioli are common rural dinners.
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China's frozen dumpling makers are finding there's a quick route to winning new sales - increase the vegetable content, and cut down on the meat.
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Origin and Etymology of dumpling
perhaps alteration of lump
DUMPLING Defined for English Language Learners
dumpling
playDefinition of dumpling for English Language Learners
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: a small lump of dough that is boiled or steamed
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: a piece of food that is wrapped in dough and cooked
DUMPLING Defined for Kids
dumpling
playDefinition of dumpling for Students
1 : a small amount of dough cooked by boiling or steaming
2 : a dessert of fruit wrapped in dough
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