dumpling
noun
dump·ling
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Definition of dumpling
1a
: a small mass of dough cooked by boiling or steaming
b
: a usually baked dessert of fruit wrapped in dough
2
: something soft and rounded like a dumpling
especially
: a short fat person or animal
Examples of dumpling in a Sentence
We had vegetarian dumplings as an appetizer.
Recent Examples on the Web
Over a typical Slovakian meal — potato dumplings with sheep cheese, and Kofola, a fizzy soda with a faint licorice flavor — Mathe told her about the city’s history. — Los Angeles Times, "Off the rails: How Brexit threatens a popular travel program for young Britons," 3 Sep. 2019 The central Phoenix location remains open to serve creative cocktails, dumplings and ramen while the damage is repaired in Gilbert. — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral, "Pizza, poke and steak: These 12 restaurants opened in metro Phoenix in August," 2 Sep. 2019 Bring a large group and order a variety of dishes: Kids tend to love the dumplings and barbecue pork buns, but don’t miss steamed rice rolls, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves, sesame balls, and much more. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Where to take your kids to eat this summer vacation," 16 July 2019 On sale will be fall plants, pumpkins, apples, cider, and the church’s famous Holy Smoke salsa as well as apple dumplings, and jams and jellies. — Carroll County Times Staff, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Religion briefs: Finksburg Community worship to be held at Emory Grove," 9 Aug. 2019 Appetizers include Brazilian cheese bread, Vietnamese pho soup dumplings and Argentinian provoleta cheese served in a cast-iron skillet with chimichurri sauce. — Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, "Traveler’s Table restaurant set to take over former Aqui space in Montrose," 6 Aug. 2019 There’s the numbingly hot fried chicken; pork dumplings swimming in fiery chile oil that cures any summer sniffles; and the dan dan mian, noodles tossed with tingly-spicy ground pork. — Emily Schultz, Bon Appétit, "I Douse Everything in Hot Sauce, But This Cooling Silken Tofu Won Me Over," 2 Aug. 2019 Growing up, dinner was chicken and dumplings one night and carne asada the next. — Outside Online, "Meet the Women Behind LatinXhikers," 2 Aug. 2019 Head down to Park City for comfort food at Esters Farm Cafe, with a daily changing menu that might include chicken and dumplings, fried tenderloin or meatloaf. — Kellie Hwang, Indianapolis Star, "You can get to these 10 unique road trip destinations from Indy in 5 hours or less," 3 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dumpling.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dumpling
dumpling
noun
English Language Learners Definition of dumpling
: a small lump of dough that is boiled or steamed
: a piece of food that is wrapped in dough and cooked
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dumpling
noun
dump·ling
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Kids Definition of dumpling
1
: a small amount of dough cooked by boiling or steaming
2
: a dessert of fruit wrapped in dough
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