Glob

usgb/ɡlɑb/
noun

A glob is a small, round mass of a substance, usually thicker, like glue or fat.

She added a glob of butter to the pan.
Visual representation of "glob" - A glob is a small, round mass of a substance, usually thicker, like glue or fat.

Often appears as...

  • glob of glue
  • glob of paint

Usage tips

Neutral

blob, lump, quality

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Cooking Context

In cooking, a glob of a substance such as butter or sauce implies a generous portion.

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Add a glob of cream to make the sauce richer.
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Scientific Usage

In scientific contexts, a glob might refer to a mass of cells or substances.

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The sample contained a glob of bacteria.
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Informal Context

Colloquially, 'glob' can imply a disorganized or excessive amount of something.

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There’s a glob of something on your shirt.
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