Used in a Sentence

dumplings

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for dumplings.

Editorial note

There's plenty of potato dumplings etc., but they're just variants of other flour/cheese based dumplings.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

a 2004 Hong Kong horror film, directed by Fruit Chan.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of dumplings gathered in one view.

N

a 2004 Hong Kong horror film, directed by Fruit Chan.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for dumplings.

N

a 2004 Hong Kong horror film, directed by Fruit Chan.

Example sentences

1

There's plenty of potato dumplings etc., but they're just variants of other flour/cheese based dumplings.

2

The latter is like eating dumplings for lent because surely $deity won't see the meat in there.

3

Homemade dumplings involves the whole family and flour all over the place and a few hours of work to make about a gross of dumplings...

4

Nutritious enough if you make seafood dumplings or vegetable dumplings.

5

Yes, a filled pasta is a very different thing from dumpling, but a lot of European cuisines have dumplings.

6

Cho's is still there, and it's still serving out delicious pot-stickers and dumplings for cheap.

7

For there you will need a massive tray of dumplings with lotsa spicy dipping sauce and a hot bowl of chicken soup.

8

The story of dumplings and potatoes is intriguing.

9

I have to say, dumplings are cheap and delicious also.

10

(As another side dish, I also buy flour in large bags and make dumplings.

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> but a lot of European cuisines have dumplings.

12

Where I’m from (north-eastern Bavaria) roasted goose breast with potato dumplings are a a common Sunday dinner meal (duck breast is less common, at least in restaurants, but my grandparents and parents often made it).

Quote examples

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I found the line about "stinking up the place with her pork dumplings" a little over-the-top and unrealistic.

2

> perogies Do you mean "pierogi," the Polish dumplings?

3

If there was good enough evidence that "chinese dumplings" have an affect on "global warming", they wouldn't phrase it as a question, they'd phrase it as a statement.

4

Personally, I love eating "bao" (a style of dumplings), but also coincidentally, a homophone of "bao" in Chinese (different character 保, similar sound) has a meaning of "protect; defend.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use dumplings in a sentence?

There's plenty of potato dumplings etc., but they're just variants of other flour/cheese based dumplings.

What does dumplings mean?

a 2004 Hong Kong horror film, directed by Fruit Chan.

What part of speech is dumplings?

dumplings is commonly used as N.