How to Use dumpling in a Sentence

dumpling

noun

• We had vegetarian dumplings as an appetizer.
• To make dumplings, squeeze all of the water from the bread.
  — Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 22 May 2017
• When you’re done, the dumpling will be closed, with 4 pleats and a slight curve.
  — Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2021
• Fold the dumpling in half and press the sides together.
  — Erchen Chang, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
• Shuai’s soup dumpling is dry, and his grits too cheesy.
  — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 June 2025
• The aged dumpling sauce that pools at the bottom of the bowl should be bottled.
  — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
• The final dumpling is fiery red with a spicy Szechuan kick.
  — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2021
• For best results, spoon warmed sauce over the dumplings.
  — Eric Velasco, al, 11 Oct. 2019
• The dumplings come buried under a white cheese sauce and a flutter of chives.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
• Despite the name, the stand won't be a dumpling-centric project.
  — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2019
• Think of them like a mix between a steamed white bao and a soup dumpling.
  — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2021
• Fold and pinch the dumpling into a half-moon shape and seal the bladed edge.
  — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020
• Beyond that, the pork boo and the dumplings got hit with a stop-sale order.
  — David J. Neal, miamiherald, 18 Dec. 2017
• Chive and shrimp dumplings, too, threatened to fall apart.
  — Kate Washington, sacbee, 25 May 2018
• The bounce of the pork and shrimp goes incredibly well with the thin dumpling skins.
  — Alex Lau, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
• There is a recipe that is not in the book: Dolly’s chicken and dumplings.
  — Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
• Folding is the part of the dumpling-making process that takes the most practice.
  — Hetty McKinnon, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2021
• In the clip, Syed took out samosas and dumplings from the fridge as he's walked through his options by a loved one.
  — Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
• Once dumplings rise to the top of water, remove and serve with steak and pan gravy.
  — Philip Potempa, Post-Tribune, 22 May 2017
• One dumpling is packed with chives, shrimp and chicken.
  — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
• On a weekend, more than 1,000 dumplings have been coming out of the kitchen.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 14 Feb. 2018
• Din Tai Fung served its first soup dumplings, or xiao long bao, in Taipei in the 1970s.
  — Mrussell, oregonlive, 20 Apr. 2023
• And Menya’s juicy gyoza dumplings are some of the best on Capitol Hill.
  — Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, 28 Nov. 2018
• Try: Belly of the Beast, with oxtail dumplings and beef short rib.
  — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, 1 Mar. 2018
• Peek inside the open kitchen to see each dumpling being made.
  — Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Sep. 2022
• Don’t peek inside the pot until the dumplings are likely to be done.
  — Sheri Castle, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
• Get the recipe > Spoonfuls of buttery dough are cooked in a pot of boiling maple syrup for these rich dumplings.
  — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
• Chicken and dumplings is the definition of comfort food.
  — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
• The humor is broad and cozy, like a warm bowl of chicken and dumplings.
  — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
• Nightly specials include branzino, lamb shank or Turkish manti dumplings.
  — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026