Meaning & Definition of word "Dumpling"
Dumpling
/ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. A small, rounded mass of dough, typically filled with meat or vegetables and cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying.
- Example: She served steaming hot dumplings filled with pork and cabbage.
- 2. A soft, often round food item made of flour, starch, or potato, cooked by steaming or boiling, typically served as a side dish.
- Example: We enjoyed chicken and vegetable soup with fluffy dumplings on the side.
- 3. A type of dessert, usually sweet and often made with fruit or sweet fillings, enclosed in dough and cooked.
- Example: The dessert dumplings were filled with ripe cherries and dusted with powdered sugar.
Etymology
●The word 'dumpling' is believed to originate from the 17th century, possibly from the Dutch word 'damp', meaning 'steam'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Dumpling soup:
A broth-based soup that contains dumplings as a main ingredient.
Dumpling night:
An event typically centered around making and sharing dumplings.
A dumpling in the hand:
An expression suggesting that having something simple is better than hoping for something better.
Related Words
potsticker:
A dumpling that is pan-fried on one side and steamed on the other.
wonton:
A Chinese dumpling filled with a variety of ingredients, often served in soup.
ravioli:
Italian filled pasta that is similar to dumplings.
Slang Meanings of dumpling
Meaning: An affectionate term for an affectionate or chubby person.
● Example Sentence: Look at you, you little dumpling!
Meaning: A cozy or comfortable situation.
● Example Sentence: I just want to stay in and be a dumpling on the couch.