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 orange and red blobs in the satellite view above show storms with the coldest and tallest cloud tops that are likely raining. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The golden blob contained a particular type called spirocysts, which helped narrow the possibilities. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026 But even when the air tries to rise as the sun comes out, it gets stopped by the blob of warm air above it and creates the inversion layer. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 This stunning manicure features shimmery sapphire blue blobs housed by organic chrome spheres on a milky nude base. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Aug. 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. lump
  8. drip
Noun
  • But a cosmetic Chemical peel didn’t solve the question of how to use the space; the company set aside a chunk of it for a three-floor public showroom of industrial innovations.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The biggest chunk of the funding, $150 million, is going toward cap and stitch treatment.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of chunk
Noun
  • But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of glob
Noun
  • Heated air can only flow freely through the laundry to dry your clothing if the dryer drum spins, allowing the clothing to tumble repeatedly rather than settling into a clump at the bottom of the machine.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Rings are not always uniform, and JWST might simply have cut through a denser clump.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of clump
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  • The textural top was artfully contrasted by the skirt of the look, which included a bevy of bead work with tassels to boot.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In the ones that lead to the main living space, walls with Wright’s signature bead and board paneling flank the steps, with a gap between the walls and the ceiling.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of bead
Noun
  • Toasted hunks of homemade corn bread and pepitas make crispy finishers.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The room was modern-rustic, with cedar-plank walls, limestone floors, hunks of Utah rock crystals, and a private back terrace with an outdoor swing overlooking a brook that provides a soothing nocturnal soundtrack.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of hunk
Noun
  • Warm, weightless themes rose like thermals, shaking loose a shower of staccato droplets in the woodwinds.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Pursuing her ongoing search for visual harmony, Ransom looked to ammonite fossils and the effects of water on their surfaces, using sapphires to mimic droplets.
    — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of droplet
Noun
  • The real estate sector is taking its lumps as Treasury yields surge, but Mizuho sees plenty of potential for two dividend-paying stocks in that corner of the market.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Through two weeks of the Dallas Cowboys’ season, there are some lumps that the team’s defense has taken that have been reminiscent of the last two porous efforts on that side of the ball.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of lump
Noun
  • Convenience helped define the American coffee routine, from instant coffee to the automatic drip machines that became fixtures in American kitchens.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Peet’s Coffee For National Coffee Day, Peet’s Coffee is offering 25¢ medium drip coffees within its stores.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of drip

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“Blob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blob. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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