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dumpling

/ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
A2 · Elementary★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a small piece of dough, often filled with meat or vegetables, that is cooked in water or steam.

When to Use

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Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

These pork dumplings are amazing.

Do you want to go get dumplings for lunch?

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