Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dallop
noun
ˈdæləp
Definition
A small, often rounded mass or portion of a substance, typically used in cooking to refer to a spoonful of food.
Examples
- She added a dallop of whipped cream to her pie.
- He scooped a dallop of peanut butter onto his toast.
- The recipe called for a dallop of sour cream on top of the tacos.
Meaning
A ‘dallop’ is usually a generous spoonful or dollop, especially of something creamy or soft. It is often used to describe an informal serving size.
Synonyms
- dollop
- spoonful
- portion
- blob
