Blob

Pronunciation: /blɑb/

Definitions of blob

noun a shapeless mass; a drop of a thick liquid or other viscous substance

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a strange blob on the ground.

A2 The blob of paint was still wet.

B1 The blob of jelly wobbled on the plate.

B2 The scientist studied the mysterious blob under a microscope.

C1 The blob of data in the spreadsheet needed to be cleaned up.

C2 The artist created a beautiful sculpture out of a blob of clay.

Examples of blob in a Sentence

formal The scientist observed a mysterious blob under the microscope.

informal I accidentally spilled some paint and now there's a blob on the floor.

slang That blob of ketchup on your shirt is really noticeable.

figurative Her thoughts were like a swirling blob, impossible to untangle.

Grammatical Forms of blob

• past tense: blobbed
• plural: blobs
• comparative: blobbier
• superlative: blobbiest
• present tense: blob
• future tense: will blob
• perfect tense: have blobbed
• continuous tense: am blobbing
• singular: blob
• positive degree: blob
• infinitive: to blob
• gerund: blobbing
• participle: blobbed

Origin and Evolution of blob

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'blob' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'blobbe' which meant a bubble or droplet.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'blob' has evolved to refer to a shapeless or amorphous mass, often used to describe something soft, thick, or viscous.