dumpling
/ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
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Simple Meaning
a small piece of dough, often filled with meat or vegetables, that is cooked in water or steam.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“These pork dumplings are amazing.”
“Do you want to go get dumplings for lunch?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A ball of dough that is cooked and may have a filling and/or additional ingredients in the dough.
Related Words
Synonyms:
pot stickergyoza
Word Family:
dumpling