noun

dumpling

DUHMP-lihng

noun

A small piece of dough, often filled, that is boiled, steamed, or added to a stew.

"She dropped fluffy dumplings into the simmering stew."

"They ordered a plate of pork dumplings at the dim sum restaurant."

(informal) A term of affection, often for a small child.

""Come here, you little dumpling," she said, scooping up the toddler."

How to Use Dumpling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA ball of dough, plain or filled, cooked in a stew or steamed on its own; also used as an affectionate nickname.

Common pairings

steamed dumpling dumpling soup a batch of dumplings

dumplings plural

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