Meaning & Definition of word "Lump"

Lump

/lʌmp/

1. A compact mass of a substance, typically one that is not smooth or is irregular in shape.
- Example: She picked up a lump of clay and began to shape it into a pot.
2. An abnormal swelling or protuberance on the body.
- Example: He noticed a lump on his arm and decided to get it checked by a doctor.
3. A large amount or mass of something.
- Example: There was a lump of ice in the bottom of the cooler.

1. To put or group together in a mass.
- Example: They lumped all the applications together for easy processing.
2. To treat as a single group or category.
- Example: The report lumped various issues together without addressing them individually.

Middle English, probably of imitative origin.

lump it:

To accept a situation as it is, without complaint.

lump together:

To consider items or ideas collectively.

clump:

A cluster or mass of things that are close to each other.

bump:

An irregularities or raised areas on a surface.

Meaning: A term for a large person.

Example Sentence: He's a bit of a lump, but he's really strong.

Meaning: To be thrown or dumped carelessly.

Example Sentence: Don't just lump your clothes on the floor.