Gobbet

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑbɪt/

Definitions of gobbet

noun a small piece or fragment of something, especially food

Example Sentences

A1 I found a small gobbet of food stuck in my teeth.

A2 The chef added a gobbet of butter to the sizzling pan.

B1 The archaeologist discovered a gobbet of ancient pottery during the dig.

B2 The artist sculpted a gobbet of clay into a beautiful vase.

C1 The scientist analyzed the gobbet of tissue under the microscope.

C2 The surgeon carefully removed the gobbet of diseased tissue during the operation.

Examples of gobbet in a Sentence

formal The archaeologist carefully examined the gobbet of bone found at the excavation site.

informal I found a weird gobbet of chewing gum stuck under my desk.

slang He threw a gobbet of mud at his friend during the playful fight.

figurative The professor presented a gobbet of information for the students to analyze during the lecture.

Grammatical Forms of gobbet

• past tense: gobbeted
• plural: gobbets
• comparative: more gobbet
• superlative: most gobbet
• present tense: gobbets
• future tense: will gobbet
• perfect tense: have gobbeted
• continuous tense: is gobbeting
• singular: gobbet
• positive degree: gobbet
• infinitive: to gobbet
• gerund: gobetting
• participle: gobbeting

Origin and Evolution of gobbet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gobbet' originated from Middle English, derived from Old French 'gobet' meaning a piece or morsel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gobbet' has retained its meaning of a small piece or fragment, often used in reference to food or literary excerpts.