Synonyms of glob

glob

noun

ˈgläb 

1

as in chunk

a small uneven mass

found a glob of chewing gum under my theater seat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chunk
• clump
• hunk
• wad
• lump
• blob
• dollop
• gob
• knob
• piece
• bead
• nub
• clod
• clot
• nugget
• globule
• gobbet
• nubble
• drop
• bit
• particle
• patch
• portion
• bulk
• chip
• granule
• body
• block
• crumb
• scrap
• morsel
• nubbin

2

as in bead

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass

add a glob or two of molasses to the batter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bead
• droplet
• drip
• drop
• globule
• blob
• trickle
• tear
• driblet
• raindrop
• spatter
• gobbet
• dewdrop
• teardrop
• dribble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glob

The chemicals made their way into Lake Apopka, turning the crystal clear waters into a pea-green soup filled with globs of gooey algae. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026

Most nail artists use a clear gel with a thick consistency (Chue opts for the Aprés Builder Top Gelcoat) to create these designs, ranging from simple globs to translucent jelly ridges. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026

Scientist can’t be blamed for not recognizing the fleshy glob, because Relicanthus daphneae baffled experts for decades, the American Museum of Natural History reports. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026

Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction. — Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026