Sentence examples for dollop from inspiring English sources

The word ‘dollop’ is correct and can be used in written English to refer to a small lump or scoop of something
For example, you can say, “I put a dollop of honey on my toast.”

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dollop

verb

To apply haphazardly in generous lumps or scoops.

  • She dolloped a generous quantity of mustard on her hot dog.

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Even if he were correct – and there is no guarantee that he is, since most new governments simply replace one lot of waste and inefficiency with a dollop of their own – the timing would do him no good.

Combine all of the ingredients and serve in bowls with a dollop of pesto on top and a good sprinkling of toasted desiccated coconut.

Maybe a dollop of Triple Fossil Ripple with luscious layers of coal, gas and shale oil?

The Yips by Nicola Barker She smells of almonds, like a plump Bakewell pudding; and he is the spoon, the whipped cream, the helpless dollop of warm custard.

Finish by stirring in garam masala, chili powder, a pinch of salt and a dollop of butter.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream on each egg.

Serve at room temperature with a dollop of thick plain yoghurt.

A fierce and (to me, anyway) entertaining imagination, a sense of humour (I never minded being laughed at) and a healthy dollop of optimism meant I would have called myself happy.

Slice and serve with a dollop of softly whipped thick cream or creme fraiche.

There are great pork-and-veg soups with a dollop of sour cream, and stuffed vine or cabbage leaves are a legacy of the Turkish occupation.

A hefty dollop is delivered by musical extravaganza Beyond Bollywood, in which a girl in Munich travels to India to fulfil a wish of her dying mother.

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