dumpling Synonyms
Another word for dumpling
• noun (Context 1)
A small parcel of dough, often wrapping a savory filling of meat, seafood, or vegetables, cooked by boiling, steaming, or pan-frying, common in many Asian and Eastern European cuisines.
"She ordered a bamboo steamer basket filled with delicate pork and cabbage dumplings at the dim sum restaurant."
• noun (Context 2)
A small, rounded mass of leavened dough boiled directly in soup or stew, typically served as a comforting side in Western cuisines.
"Nothing is more comforting on a cold winter night than a steaming bowl of homemade chicken and dumplings."
• noun (Context 3)
A dessert consisting of fruit, usually a whole or halved apple, encased in pastry and baked or boiled, often served with a sweet sauce.
"The bakery is famous for its warm apple dumplings served with a generous pour of vanilla custard."