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plump

[plʌmp]

plump Definition

  • 1having a full and rounded shape; chubby
  • 2to make something or someone rounder or fuller in shape

Using plump: Examples

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

  • Example

    The plump baby giggled as she played with her toys.

  • Example

    She plumped up the pillows on the couch.

  • Example

    The chef added extra butter to plump up the chicken breasts.

  • Example

    The grapes were plump and juicy.

plump Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for plump

Antonyms for plump

Idioms Using plump

  • plump for someone/something

    to choose or support someone or something

    Example

    I'm going to plump for the chocolate cake for dessert.

  • to make something appear fuller or more substantial

    Example

    The author added more details to the story to plump it out.

  • to prepare oneself for something, often by dressing up or making oneself look better

    Example

    She spent hours plumping up for the party, doing her hair and makeup.

Phrases with plump

  • to choose or support someone or something

    Example

    I think I'll plump for the blue dress instead of the red one.

  • plump up

    to become fuller or more rounded in shape

    Example

    The cushions plumped up nicely after being fluffed.

  • to put something down heavily or abruptly

    Example

    He plumped his bag down on the floor and let out a sigh.

Origins of plump

from Middle English 'plumpen', meaning 'to fall or strike with a full impact'

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Summary: plump in Brief

The term 'plump' [plʌmp] can be used as an adjective to describe something that is full and rounded in shape, such as a plump baby or plump grapes. As a verb, it means to make something or someone rounder or fuller in shape, like plumping up pillows or adding extra butter to chicken breasts. 'Plump' also has idiomatic uses, such as 'plump for' meaning to choose or support someone or something, and 'plump up for' meaning to prepare oneself for something.