How to Use dumpling in a Sentence
dumpling
noun- We had vegetarian dumplings as an appetizer.
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Not in the mood for a burger or dumplings?
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2025
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My kid loves the shumai dumplings.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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How many dumplings can one make in a sitting?
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2026
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So many dumplings, so little time.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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Try the white rose dumplings, cao lau, and mi Quang.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
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This year, our focus is on dumplings.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Nobody doesn’t like a dumpling.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
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There's still biscuit-like dumplings.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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When you’re done, the dumpling will be closed, with 4 pleats and a slight curve.
—Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2021
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Peek inside the open kitchen to see each dumpling being made.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Sep. 2022
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The turkey is good but the fluffy dumplings are the real star.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
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Give winter's chicken and dumplings a fresh face for spring.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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Yakitori, udon, dumplings and more are on the menu.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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An employee put cooked dumplings on a plate with her bare hands.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
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For the trendy tween, this adorable mini dumpling light is ideal.
—Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 1 July 2022
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These warm, buttery dumplings are ready in under an hour.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
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Vote now on which of your favorite dumpling restaurants should move on.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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This twist on pork dumplings was made for easy weeknight cooking.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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Rakar sells pork soup dumplings, chicken dumplings, egg drop soup, sesame shrimp and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
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Serve a warm bowl of chicken and dumplings to beat the winter blues.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
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The humor is broad and cozy, like a warm bowl of chicken and dumplings.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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The dumplings come buried under a white cheese sauce and a flutter of chives.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
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Prep a batch of these homemade dumplings ahead and stash them in the freezer.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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The dumplings are delicious in broth or served with a silky cheese sauce.
—Francesca Giuliani Hoffman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
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Despite the name, the stand won't be a dumpling-centric project.
—Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2019
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The aged dumpling sauce that pools at the bottom of the bowl should be bottled.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
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Fold and pinch the dumpling into a half-moon shape and seal the bladed edge.
—Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020
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Tender dumplings are cooked in the dish right at the end until fluffy and light.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
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And yet, even in a dim sum slump, there are excellent dumplings to be had.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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