How to Use dumpling in a Sentence

dumpling

noun
Definition of dumplingnext
  • We had vegetarian dumplings as an appetizer.
  • When you’re done, the dumpling will be closed, with 4 pleats and a slight curve.
    — Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2021
  • Fold the dumpling in half and press the sides together.
    — Erchen Chang, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The aged dumpling sauce that pools at the bottom of the bowl should be bottled.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2024
  • The final dumpling is fiery red with a spicy Szechuan kick.
    — Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2021
  • For best results, spoon warmed sauce over the dumplings.
    — Eric Velasco, al, 11 Oct. 2019
  • The dumplings come buried under a white cheese sauce and a flutter of chives.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Despite the name, the stand won't be a dumpling-centric project.
    — Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2019
  • Think of them like a mix between a steamed white bao and a soup dumpling.
    — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2021
  • Fold and pinch the dumpling into a half-moon shape and seal the bladed edge.
    — Cosmo Genova, Field & Stream, 30 Apr. 2020
  • The bounce of the pork and shrimp goes incredibly well with the thin dumpling skins.
    — Alex Lau, New York Times, 26 Sep. 2024
  • There is a recipe that is not in the book: Dolly’s chicken and dumplings.
    — Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Folding is the part of the dumpling-making process that takes the most practice.
    — Hetty McKinnon, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2021
  • In the clip, Syed took out samosas and dumplings from the fridge as he's walked through his options by a loved one.
    — Greg Hanlon, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Din Tai Fung served its first soup dumplings, or xiao long bao, in Taipei in the 1970s.
    — Mrussell, oregonlive, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Peek inside the open kitchen to see each dumpling being made.
    — Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Sep. 2022
  • Don’t peek inside the pot until the dumplings are likely to be done.
    — Sheri Castle, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • In a subtly chic choice, the har gow, or shrimp dumplings, are topped with a dab of black caviar and gold leaf.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 11 Aug. 2023
  • The dumpling is filled with a pork jelly with herbs that takes half a day to prepare.
    — Reese Oxner, Dallas News, 8 June 2020
  • This is the simplest fold but produces a very nice dumpling.
    — Hetty McKinnon, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2021
  • If your kitchen is very warm, place the dumplings in the fridge or freezer for about 10 minutes.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Apr. 2020
  • For the trendy tween, this adorable mini dumpling light is ideal.
    — Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping, 1 July 2022
  • Who could forget the dumpling confession that caused Pat to bolt off the stage?
    — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 18 May 2022
  • The brand is known for its spices and sauces, as well as its selection of frozen dumplings.
    — Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Yes, the goat dumplings were served to the Hollywood swells at that party.
    — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 3 Dec. 2019
  • The Hong Kong-style shrimp wonton is a thick dumpling holding shrimp and minced pork.
    — CNN, 1 Dec. 2021
  • Three times in one year, the paper wrote about assaults in which the weapon was chicken and dumplings.
    — Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023
  • Pro tip: Put them on the Trader Joe's veggie dumplings.
    — The Editors, Town & Country, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Found in the frozen dumpling aisle of most Asian supermarkets.
    — Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2022
  • There's something seriously delish about dumplings and dim sum, and a brand-new restaurant in Wauwatosa promises both.
    — Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024

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