dumpling

[ˈdʌmplɪŋ]

dumpling Definition

• 1. a small savory ball of dough (usually made with flour and potatoes or bread crumbs) that is boiled or steamed and served with meat or vegetables
• 2. a dessert consisting of a ball of dough that is typically made with suet and boiled or steamed, often with a filling of fruit

Using dumpling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dumpling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I ordered chicken dumplings for lunch.

• Example

  My grandma makes the best apple dumplings.

• Example

  The restaurant serves both sweet and savory dumplings.

• Example

  I learned how to make dumplings from my mom.

dumpling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dumpling

• ball
• patty
• cake
• pastry

Phrases with dumpling

• potato dumpling

  a type of dumpling made from potatoes, flour, and eggs

  Example

  The potato dumplings were served with sauerkraut and pork.

• chicken and dumplings

  a traditional Southern dish made by simmering chicken in broth and adding dumplings made from flour, shortening, and milk

  Example

  My grandma's chicken and dumplings are a family favorite.

• fruit dumpling

  a sweet dumpling filled with fruit, often served as a dessert

  Example

  The peach dumplings were served with vanilla ice cream.

Origins of dumpling

from German 'dampf', meaning 'steam'

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Summary: dumpling in Brief

A 'dumpling' [ˈdʌmplɪŋ] is a small ball of dough, usually made with flour and potatoes or bread crumbs, that is boiled or steamed and served with meat or vegetables. It can also refer to a dessert consisting of a ball of dough made with suet and boiled or steamed, often with a filling of fruit. Examples include chicken dumplings and fruit dumplings.