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dumpling

dumpling
Noun
pl: dumplings

This term covers a wide variety of global cuisines, ranging from the filled parcels of East Asia to the unleavened dough drops found in European stews. While the term is broad, the distinction usually lies in whether the dough serves as a wrapper for a filling or as a standalone starch component of a dish.

When used to describe a person, the word carries a warm, affectionate tone. It specifically evokes an image of softness and roundness, making it a common term of endearment for infants or small children, though it should be used cautiously with adults to avoid implying unwanted plumpness.

Meanings

Noundumpling

A small ball of dough, often filled with meat, vegetables, or fruit, which is cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying.

She ordered a plate of pork dumplings with soy sauce.

Noundumpling

A small, rounded piece of dough made from flour and water or milk, cooked in a soup or stew without a filling.

The chicken stew was topped with fluffy dumplings.

Noundumpling

A small, plump person, often used as a term of endearment.

The baby is such a little dumpling with those chubby cheeks.

Examples

I love eating steamed pork dumplings with a side of chili oil.

I love eating steamed pork dumplings with a side of chili oil.

Gourmet

Pass me the plate of fried dumplings please.

Pass me the plate of fried dumplings please.

Gourmet

The chicken stew is much better with a few fluffy dumplings on top.

The chicken stew is much better with a few fluffy dumplings on top.

I wonder if she prefers her dumplings boiled or pan-fried.

I wonder if she prefers her dumplings boiled or pan-fried.

The pot was filled with a thick broth and hearty vegetable dumplings.

The pot was filled with a thick broth and hearty vegetable dumplings.

Gourmet

Look at that cute little dumpling of a baby.

Look at that cute little dumpling of a baby.

You are such a sweet little dumpling.

You are such a sweet little dumpling.

Romance

My grandmother always makes the best potato dumplings for the holidays.

My grandmother always makes the best potato dumplings for the holidays.

Let us order a variety of dumplings to share with the group.

Let us order a variety of dumplings to share with the group.

Gourmet

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