Dollop
noun
A small amount of something, often food.
She added a dollop of cream to her coffee.
Often appears as...
- dollop of cream
- dollop of sauce
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A small amount of something, often food.
She added a dollop of cream to her coffee.
Often appears as...
- dollop of cream
- dollop of sauce
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
The term 'dollop' is often used in casual conversation to describe an amount without precision, adding a friendly tone.
I love to add a dollop of jam to my toast.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
The word evokes a visual image of a rounded scoop or mass, making it easier to imagine the quantity.
He served a dollop of ice cream on the cake.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Expression
Using 'dollop' can make language sound more relatable and less formal, suitable for conversation or social media.
I had a dollop of good luck today!
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
The term 'dollop' is often used in casual conversation to describe an amount without precision, adding a friendly tone.
I love to add a dollop of jam to my toast.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
The word evokes a visual image of a rounded scoop or mass, making it easier to imagine the quantity.
He served a dollop of ice cream on the cake.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Expression
Using 'dollop' can make language sound more relatable and less formal, suitable for conversation or social media.
I had a dollop of good luck today!
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
The term 'dollop' is often used in casual conversation to describe an amount without precision, adding a friendly tone.
I love to add a dollop of jam to my toast.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Imagery
The word evokes a visual image of a rounded scoop or mass, making it easier to imagine the quantity.
He served a dollop of ice cream on the cake.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Expression
Using 'dollop' can make language sound more relatable and less formal, suitable for conversation or social media.
I had a dollop of good luck today!
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