1
: a piece or mass of indefinite size and shape
a lump of coal
a lump of clay
2
3
: protuberance
especially
: an abnormal swelling
came to with nothing more than a lump on his head
4
: a person who is heavy and awkward
a lump of a man
also
: one who is stupid or dull
lumped; lumping; lumps
1
: to group indiscriminately
2
: to make into lumps
also
: to make lumps on or in
3
: to move noisily and clumsily
Synonyms
Examples of lump in a Sentence
Noun
turning a lump of clay into a beautiful pot
He got a lump on his head after bumping into the doorway.
Verb (1)
when we lumped all of our pocket change together, we found that we had just enough a buy a carton of ice cream
while I was on crutches, I was lumping about the house like an elephant
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Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
All individuals who use these medications should be alert to symptoms of a thyroid tumor, such as a lump in the neck, a hoarse voice, and difficulty breathing or swallowing.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
This is particularly beneficial in regions prone to natural disasters, where blanket policies might otherwise lump all properties together without considering individual circumstances.
—David Tobias, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2024
The Malaysian government has offered monthly assistance to the unemployed and lump payments to workers in certain sectors.
—Matt Apuzzo, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2020
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Noun
If your nipples change—especially if inversion happens suddenly or comes with tugging, pain, lumps, or discharge—consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
All individuals who use these medications should be alert to symptoms of a thyroid tumor, such as a lump in the neck, a hoarse voice, and difficulty breathing or swallowing.
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
The package is part of the new Ford Custom Garage program, which lumps together corresponding Ford Performance parts into a convenient set.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
This is particularly beneficial in regions prone to natural disasters, where blanket policies might otherwise lump all properties together without considering individual circumstances.
—David Tobias, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Choose from two of the following: Premium choice chateaubriand cut filet mignon, lump crab cakes, and Chilean sea bass cakes, whipped potatoes with rosemary, asparagus with red peppers and sea salt butter, and eight chocolate dipped strawberries.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2024
The Malaysian government has offered monthly assistance to the unemployed and lump payments to workers in certain sectors.
—Matt Apuzzo, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2020
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“Lump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lump. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lump
2 of 3 adjective
: not divided into parts : whole
a lump sum
lump
3 of 3 verb1
: to group together
2
: to move noisily and clumsily
3
: to form into a lump
Medical Definition
lump
noun1
: a piece or mass of indefinite size and shape
2
: an abnormal mass or swelling
presenting as a neck lump
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