Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lump

noun
/lĘŚmp/
Definition
A piece of something that has a more or less regular shape, typically with no definite form and usually quite large.
Examples
  • She noticed a small lump on her arm.
  • He added a lump of sugar to his tea.
  • There was a lump of clay on the table waiting to be shaped.
Meaning
A lump refers to an irregular, rounded mass of material or flesh. It can be a small piece or collection of something.
Synonyms
  • chunk
  • mass
  • clump
  • piece
  • knot