dollop

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Noun dollop has 1 sense

dollop - a small measure (usually of food)
--₁ is a kind of small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount

Definitions from the Web

Dollop

Definition:

A dollop refers to a small, shapeless amount of a substance, especially one that is soft or viscous. It is commonly used to describe a spoonful or a blob of something.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: You only need a dollop of cream on your pie.
Verb: Dollop the sauce onto the pasta.

Senses:

Sense: A small, indefinite amount of something.

Usages:

Popular:

She added a dollop of honey to her tea.
He put a dollop of mayonnaise on his sandwich.
There's always a dollop of excitement in the air during the holiday season.

Local:

In our region, we spread a dollop of jam on our pancakes.
The local bakery serves their delicious cakes with a dollop of fresh cream.

Sample Sentences:

She placed a dollop of whipped cream on top of the hot chocolate.
The chef dolloped the sauce onto the plate with precision.
He scooped out a dollop of ice cream and placed it in the cone.