Dumpling

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/

Definitions of dumpling

noun a small mass of dough cooked by boiling or steaming, typically filled with meat or vegetables

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat dumplings with soy sauce.

A2 My grandmother makes the best dumplings in town.

B1 I learned how to make dumplings from a cooking class.

B2 The dumplings at this restaurant are famous for their unique fillings.

C1 The chef's special dumpling recipe has won multiple awards.

C2 The Michelin-starred restaurant serves exquisite dumplings as appetizers.

Examples of dumpling in a Sentence

formal The delicate dumpling was carefully crafted by the skilled chef.

informal Let's grab some dumplings for lunch, I'm craving them!

slang These dumplings are the bomb, you have to try them!

figurative The dumpling of wisdom is filled with knowledge and experience.

Grammatical Forms of dumpling

• plural: dumplings
• comparative: more dumpling
• superlative: most dumpling
• present tense: dumpling
• future tense: will dumpling
• perfect tense: have dumpling
• continuous tense: am dumpling
• singular: dumpling
• positive degree: dumpling
• infinitive: to dumpling
• gerund: dumpling
• participle: dumpling

Origin and Evolution of dumpling

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: German

Story behind the word: The word 'dumpling' is believed to have originated from the German word 'dampf', meaning steam, which evolved into 'dumpling' over time.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a small ball of dough cooked by steaming or boiling, the term 'dumpling' has expanded to include various types of filled or unfilled dough-based dishes across different cultures.