English · Food & Drink
dumpling
/ˈdʌm.plɪŋ/
[/ˈdʌm.plɪŋ/]
filled dough parcel
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A dumpling is a small ball or parcel of dough, often filled and then boiled or steamed.
Example
Grandmother folded each dumpling by hand, sealing the savory filling inside the thin dough.
Grandmother folded each dumpling by hand, sealing the savory filling inside the thin dough.
Etymology
From 'dump' (a lump) plus the diminutive '-ling', recorded from the 17th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Found in many cuisines, from Chinese jiaozi to European bread dumplings.