lump
word
/ˈɫəmp/
luhmp
/lˈʌmp/
luhmp
Definition
A "lump" is a small piece or mass of something with no particular shape, or a hard swelling in or under the skin.
Usage & Nuances
Often refers to a solid piece in food (e.g., 'a lump of sugar') or a swelling on the body. In medical or health contexts, a 'lump' under the skin may need checking. In informal speech, can describe mixtures or feelings ('a lump in your throat').
Spanish: bulto - grumoPortuguese (BR): caroço - nódulo - pedaçoPortuguese (PT): caroço - nódulo - pedaçoChinese (Simplified): 块 (kùai) - 肿块 (zhǒngkuài)Chinese (Traditional): 塊 (kuài) - 腫塊 (zhǒngkuài)Hindi: गांठ - गुच्छाArabic: كتلة - ورمBengali: গাঁঠি - দলা - উঁচু অংশRussian: комок - шишка (на теле)Japanese: こぶ - 塊Vietnamese: cục - bướuKorean: 혹 - 덩어리Turkish: yumru - topakUrdu: گلٹی - ڈھیلاIndonesian: benjolan - gumpalan
Example Sentences
There is a lump of sugar in my tea.
basic
He mixed the batter until there was no lump left.
basic
I have a lump on my back that hurts sometimes.
natural
He gave me a lump of clay to play with.
natural
The news left me with a lump in my throat.
natural
She found a lump in her neck.
basic