# dollop

/ˈdɑɫəp/ (US) · /dˈɒləp/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dollop
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a small soft lump of food, like cream, butter, or sauce, that you put on top of something.

For teachers: a small shapeless mass of a soft substance, especially food such as cream, butter, or sauce, placed on top of or beside something.

## Examples

- She adds a dollop of cream to her soup.
- He serves the pie warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top.
- The curry arrived steaming, crowned with a bright dollop of yogurt that slowly melted into the rich sauce.

## Synonyms

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## Usage notes

- Commonly followed by 'of' plus a noun naming the substance ('a dollop of cream').

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