lump — a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Pronunciation (IPA): /lʌmp/
Example Sentences
- My cat has a mysterious lump that turns out to be... a hidden treat!
- Don't lump all pizza lovers together - some prefer pineapple, others don't!
- The sugar lump dissolved quickly in the hot coffee.
lump
NOUN[/lʌmp/]
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Middle English 'lompe' in the 14th century, meaning 'a lump or heavy mass'. The word is related to Germanic language families and carries onomatopoetic qualities, imitating the sound of something compacted or clustered together.
Breakdown
Middle English 'lompe' (lump, heavy mass) developed into the modern English 'lump', with the shift reflecting phonetic evolution typical of Germanic words describing compressed or aggregated forms.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat has a mysterious lump that turns out to be... a hidden treat!”
“Don't lump all pizza lovers together - some prefer pineapple, others don't!”
“The sugar lump dissolved quickly in the hot coffee.”
“She felt a lump in her throat when saying goodbye.”
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