ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dumpling

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdʌmp.lɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dumpling is a noun meaning (cooking) A ball of dough that is cooked and may have a filling and/or additional ingredients in the dough.

Meaning

(cooking) A ball of dough that is cooked and may have a filling and/or additional ingredients in the dough.

More Meanings

  1. (endearing) A term of endearment.
  2. (mildly vulgar) A piece of excrement.

Example Sentences

My little dumpling.
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Word Forms

Synonyms for dumpling

Depending on context, synonyms include dumplings.

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