1
chiefly British
: an indefinite often large quantity especially of something liquid
2
: a lump or glob of something soft or mushy
top it with a dollop of jam
3
: an amount given, spooned, or ladled out : portion
hold out their mess tins for a dollop of gruel—
Robert Craft
Robert Craft4
: a small lump, portion, or amount
want just a dollop of ketchup
5
: something added or served as if in dollops
a delicious dollop of gossip—Leon Harris
Leon HarrisSynonyms
Examples of dollop in a Sentence
Noun
My piece of pie was served with a dollop of whipped cream.
A dollop of milk was left in the container.
large dollops of wit and humor
Recent Examples on the WebKatie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Black beans can be cooked and served as a side dish, topped with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, in a taco, or made into fritters.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2024
Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
Pull inspiration from Nordic countries such as Iceland and Denmark and dollop some of this spicy-tart remoulade on your dog.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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Noun
Consider adding a hint of cocoa powder for depth, a splash of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for umami, fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, or a dollop of sour cream or guacamole when serving.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Black beans can be cooked and served as a side dish, topped with cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, in a taco, or made into fritters.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
Spicy Remoulade Pull inspiration from Nordic countries such as Iceland and Denmark and dollop some of this spicy-tart remoulade on your dog.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
Pull inspiration from Nordic countries such as Iceland and Denmark and dollop some of this spicy-tart remoulade on your dog.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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“Dollop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dollop. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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