Meaning of the word dollop in English

What does dollop mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dollop

US /ˈdɑː.ləp/
UK /ˈdɒl.əp/

Noun

a shapeless mass or blob of something, typically soft food

Example:
She added a generous dollop of whipped cream to her dessert.
Put a dollop of butter on top of the mashed potatoes.

Verb

to add a dollop of something

Example:
She carefully dolloped the cream onto each scone.
He dolloped a spoonful of jam onto his toast.