Dollop

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑləp/

Definitions of dollop

noun a small amount or portion, especially of something soft or viscous

Example Sentences

A1 I put a dollop of ketchup on my fries.

A2 She added a dollop of cream to her coffee.

B1 The recipe calls for a dollop of mayonnaise in the sauce.

B2 The chef garnished the dish with a dollop of pesto.

C1 The dessert was topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

C2 The baker carefully placed a dollop of frosting on each cupcake.

Examples of dollop in a Sentence

formal The chef added a dollop of whipped cream to the top of the dessert.

informal Can you pass me a dollop of ketchup for my fries?

slang I like to put a dollop of hot sauce on my tacos.

figurative She added a dollop of drama to the situation by exaggerating the details.

Grammatical Forms of dollop

• past tense: dolloped
• plural: dollops
• comparative: more dollop
• superlative: most dollop
• present tense: dollops
• future tense: will dollop
• perfect tense: have dolloped
• continuous tense: is dolloping
• singular: dollop
• positive degree: dollop
• infinitive: to dollop
• gerund: dolloping
• participle: dolloping

Origin and Evolution of dollop

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dollop' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'dalop' which meant a lump or portion of something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'dollop' has come to refer to a small amount or blob of something, often used in cooking or serving food.