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adjective

Definition of plumpnext
as in fat
having an excess of body fat she's been plump all her life, and her sister has always been skinny

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plump

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adverb

as in straight
in a direct line or course there was a squirrel on the sidewalk plump in front of us

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plump

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noun

as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument angrily gave a plump of his fist against the door

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plump

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verb

ˈpləmp How to pronounce plump (audio)
as in to plop
to throw or set down clumsily or casually plumped herself down on the couch and turned on the TV

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Recent Examples of plump
Adjective
This neck and face moisturizer uses a blend of plant extracts designed to support skin elasticity, a key player in maintaining a youthful, plump appearance. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Fresh, plump blueberries in the salad add little bursts of sweetness, and the earthiness of lightly toasted and sliced almonds give balance to the vinegar. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
Loaded with zucchini, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and plump shrimp, this recipe builds layers of flavor in a single skillet. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 They can also be rehydrated (soaked in water until plump) and added to salsas, sauces, or anything else that may benefit from their slightly sweet flavor. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Verb
Complete your routine with serum and moisturizer to plump and smooth the skin. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 Per Dieux’s recommendation, the non-slip, plumping masks are best paired with its Auracle Eye Serum, a hydrating formula designed to target wrinkles and under-eye circles. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plump
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plump
  1. fat
  2. straight
  3. blow
  4. plop
  5. round
  6. right
  7. pound
  8. full
Adjective
  • After menopause, fat tissue becomes the main source of estrogen, so carrying more body fat can push estrogen levels up and raise risk.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Other companies create donor-fat injectables, like Britecyte, which is slowly gaining momentum as an alternative for face and body injections, due to how it’s processed.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fat
Adverb
  • To get to the bottom of the mystery of the article’s spurious dating, Cade and a team of researchers from around the globe sifted through historic reports and observations of geomagnetic activity to set the record straight.
    — Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Black men are imprisoned at more than five times the rate of white men, and a lot of commentators move straight from that number to the conclusion that the criminal justice system is racist.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of straight
Noun
  • Now, in yet another blow to national self-esteem, the ex-head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the BND, has been arrested on charges of exploiting state secrets.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The pro-Western opposition parties won big Saturday in the Czech Republic’s vote to fill one-third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, handing a blow to the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • One time, a very famous chef served my dining companion a gorgeous ten-piece dessert while plopping a giant wedge of cheese on my plate.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
  • So by the time Max was 3 years old, he was already plopped into a kid kart inside the speedway’s shipping and receiving warehouse while being pulled around with a bungee cord tied to the front bumper.
    — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of plop
Adjective
  • The round dining table conveys a sense of clarity and play on geometry.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • And then there are the classic round-diamond necklaces, which have become something of a modern wardrobe staple.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of round
Adverb
  • Yet, Indiana couldn't do anything with it and punted the ball right back.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Late in the third quarter Lagway was forced to scramble to his right before throwing an interception to TCU senior strong safety Jamel Johnson.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of right
Noun
  • Callahan is described as 5-foot-7 and 100 pounds with gray hair and blue eyes.
    — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The interception came on a throw intended for FSU’s Duce Robinson, the Seminoles’ 6-6, 230-pound star receiver who had five catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns on the game.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of pound
Adjective
  • The bill advanced out of the Senate Commerce Committee last month but has not passed the full chamber.
    — Matthew Choi The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Thankfully, the lunar disk will set a few hours after midnight, leaving a window of beautifully dark sky before dawn in which to enjoy the full majesty of the annual meteor shower.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of full

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“Plump.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plump. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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