blob

noun

ˈbläb How to pronounce blob (audio)
Definition of blobnext
1
as in chunk
a small uneven mass flicked a blob of jelly on the toast and began to spread it around

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2
as in glob
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass got a blob of honey on his sweater

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Recent Examples of blob The semicircular blobs are from the carnivoran’s metacarpal pads; five digits extend out, short like a dog’s paws but spread wide like human fingers. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026 Four tiny bright yellow blobs seeded on the way to reception. — Antonio Garrido, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Some see frogs crawling up its hulking brick wall; others swear a flying saucer is rising from the colorful blobs. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Milky, creamy blobs of mozzarella are melted over the top with plenty of torn basil. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blob
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blob
  1. chunk
  2. glob
  3. clump
  4. bead
  5. hunk
  6. droplet
  7. wad
  8. drip
Noun
  • The Steelers outgained Green Bay 385-160 and collected yardage in huge chunks at times on plays that had receivers running wide open against a vanilla defense more focused on fundamentals than elaborate schemes for a game that didn't count.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Mendoza then led the Raiders down the field on his final drive with chunk passes to Dareke Young, Brandon Johnson and Dylan Laube before nearly missing Deven Thompkins in the end zone on his last pass of the night.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chunk
Noun
  • Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
  • Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
Definition of glob
Noun
  • Adult oysters, by contrast, attach themselves to hard surfaces for life, fusing their shells to the surface and growing in irregular clumps.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The force of Allen being driven into the ground sent a massive clump of Highmark Stadium’s fresh grass into the air — roots, dirt and all.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of clump
Noun
  • An anxiety ring is a piece of jewelry with a spinning band, bead or textured surface that the wearer manipulates with their fingers as a discreet grounding tool.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Rose embellished it with seed pearls and beads for an extra touch of elegance.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of bead
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  • Others are stewed with aromatics and oil to make a riotous take on XO sauce, funky and inky and complex, which gilds the hunks of squash under their corny beurre blanc.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This hunk of hardware has no flywheel and employs seven wet multi-disc clutches, which enable it to skip gears as needed.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of hunk
Noun
  • What Can Happen If Leaves Get Wet A few splashes or droplets won’t harm your plants.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Sometimes, those droplets can drop below freezing but stay liquid.
    — Ray Petelin, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of droplet
Noun
  • Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and reveled afterward in flashing his imitation Liberty Bell bling, the champions chain presented by Ryan Howard.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • Walker chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore his cap backward just like Hall of Famer and Derby great Ken Griffey Jr.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of wad
Noun
  • Tubman is all but indecipherable, roughly limned with white paint and covered by red, black, and yellow smudges and drips.
    — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Reminiscent of an old-time diner, Rodriguez said there will be traditional drip coffee, which a server can easily refill.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of drip

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