How to Use dumpling in a Sentence

dumpling

noun
  • We had vegetarian dumplings as an appetizer.
  • Fold the dumpling in half and press the sides together.
    Erchen Chang, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The dumplings come buried under a white cheese sauce and a flutter of chives.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • Din Tai Fung served its first soup dumplings, or xiao long bao, in Taipei in the 1970s.
    Mrussell, oregonlive, 20 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • In a subtly chic choice, the har gow, or shrimp dumplings, are topped with a dab of black caviar and gold leaf.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 11 Aug. 2023
  • For the trendy tween, this adorable mini dumpling light is ideal.
    Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 1 July 2022
  • Who could forget the dumpling confession that caused Pat to bolt off the stage?
    Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 18 May 2022
  • The brand is known for its spices and sauces, as well as its selection of frozen dumplings.
    Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Three times in one year, the paper wrote about assaults in which the weapon was chicken and dumplings.
    Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023
  • Pro tip: Put them on the Trader Joe's veggie dumplings.
    The Editors, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Found in the frozen dumpling aisle of most Asian supermarkets.
    Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2022
  • The kids want dumplings and a slice of dessert from Cheesecake Factory.
    Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 9 Mar. 2023
  • On the other hand, Brenda Cain had a sizable piece of meat in her dumpling.
    Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 7 Oct. 2022
  • This oddly adorable dumpling light is perfect for kids and quirky adults alike.
    Mark Stock, Men's Health, 14 Dec. 2022
  • But the one that piques my interest the most is this: What constitutes a dumpling?
    Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Chicken with dumplings is the benchmark for Southern dumplings.
    Sheri Castle, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The star of the dinner table is varenyky, a dumpling often made with a potato filling.
    Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2022
  • Noodles, dumplings, spring rolls, a rice cake and a whole fish may be served for dinner for good luck throughout the year.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Each of the steamer baskets tested took on a 0.5-lb. of broccoli and a package of frozen dumplings.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2023
  • An order comes with three dumplings, just enough to share but not really want to.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Soup dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and bok choy are staples in my dim sum order and for empanadas?
    Shivani Vora, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Satisfy your sweet tooth with a slice of their famous pies, or cozy up to a bowl of chicken and dumplings.
    Sydni Walker, Dallas News, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Find more visual aids (including video) about how to fold a dumpling at thewoksoflife.com/how-to-fold-a-chinese-dumpling.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Patrons could bring the dumpling recipe home with instructions on how to safely cook it.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Meanwhile, on the other side of the storefront’s huge glass wall, diners tucked into plates of dumplings.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Feb. 2023
  • There are Afro-Caribbean shrimp dumplings, fish cooked in banana leaves, jerk shrimp and more.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Put lid on and simmer 12-15 minutes, or until largest dumpling is done.
    Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 20 Jan. 2023

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