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plump

Pronunciation: [plʌmp]

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Learn how to use plump in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) when someone or something is pleasantly rounded and fuller in shape. If you think of a soft teddy bear or a round fruit, that's plump.

Example

The baby has plump cheeks that everyone loves to pinch.

Example

The apple looked shriveled, not at all plump and juicy.

Example

Does the picture show a plump rabbit or a skinny one?

Context: “growth”

(verb) to make something fuller or rounder. It can be used for food that is getting bigger or for something that needs to be filled out.

Example

I decided to plump up the pillows on the couch so they look nice and full.

Example

He didn't plump up his story, and it felt flat and boring.

Example

How can I plump up the cake to make it look more delicious?

How to pronounce plump

Pronunciation: [plʌmp]

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