Synonyms in Detail: dollop and dollop Usage & Differences

What context can I use each word in?

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

dollop

Example

Can you add a dollop of whipped cream to my hot chocolate? [dollop: noun]

Example

She dolloped the sauce onto the pasta with a spoon. [dolloped: verb]

dollop

Example

Can you add a dollop of whipped cream to my hot chocolate? [dollop: noun]

Example

She dolloped the sauce onto the pasta with a spoon. [dolloped: verb]

Good things to know

Which word is more common?

Dollop is the more common and recognized spelling of this word, while dallop is a less common misspelling.

What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dollop and dollop?

Both dollop and dallop are casual and informal words that are appropriate for everyday conversation and writing.