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Lump Definition & Meaning

1. A small, solid mass or bump that protrudes from a surface.

Example: There was a lump on his forehead after he hit his head on the door.

2. A quantity or amount of something that is irregular in shape or size.

Example: She poured a lump of sugar into her coffee.

3. An unpleasant or difficult situation or task.

Example: He had to swallow the lump in his throat before giving the eulogy.

4. A person who is dull, clumsy, or unattractive in appearance or behavior.

Example: He was a lump of a man, always sitting on the couch and watching tv.

5. To group together or treat as a single entity, often without regard for individual differences.

Example: The company lumps all their employees into one benefits package.

Examples of the word lump used in sentences.

  • My dog has a lump of fur missing on his back.
  • I have a small lump on my wrist.
  • I accidentally spilled flour and now there's a lump in the cake mix.
  • There was a lump in my throat when I heard the sad news.
  • My sister put a lump of sugar in her coffee.
  • My mom always used to make dumplings with lumps of meat inside. (food topic)
  • He felt a lump in his throat when he heard the news of his friend's passing. (emotions topic)
  • My cat has a small lump on her tail but it doesn't seem to bother her. (pets topic)
  • I found a lump on my leg and scheduled a doctor's appointment. (health topic)
  • There was a large lump of ice on the sidewalk, making it difficult to walk. (weather topic)
  • I have a painful lump on the back of my neck that makes it hard to move my head.
  • My insurance policy covers a lump sum payment if I am diagnosed with a serious illness.
  • The coal miners extracted a huge lump of coal from the mine, weighing several tons.
  • After the long hike, my feet were sore and had a lump on the back of my heel.
  • The recipe calls for a lump of butter, about the size of a walnut.
  • She felt a lump in her throat when she heard the news of her best friend's passing.
  • The debt payments were a large lump sum that he couldn't afford to pay in one go.
  • I always ask for extra gravy with my mashed potatoes, but I don't want any lumps in it.
  • The doctor found a lump during the routine breast exam and recommended further testing.
  • After the injury, there was a lump on her forehead where she had hit it.
  • The company's accountant discovered a significant lump in their finances, leading to an investigation and ultimately the termination of the CFO.
  • The doctor explained that the lump in my breast was benign, but I couldn't shake the anxiety that came with the possibility of cancer.
  • I had been hunched over my computer for so long that my back had developed a painful lump that required a visit to the chiropractor.
  • As we chopped the vegetables for soup, I accidentally sliced a huge lump from my finger that required stitches.
  • Despite the hot weather, I couldn't help but feel a lump in my throat as I watched my best friend board the plane for her new job overseas.
  • The baker kneaded the dough until there were no more lumps in it and it was perfectly smooth.
  • Despite his healthy diet and exercise, the doctor discovered a lump in his chest during a routine check-up.
  • The tax reform proposed by the government will result in a lump sum payment for low-income households.
  • She was surprised to find a lump of coal in her Christmas stocking, but her dad had placed it there as a joke.
  • The art collector was willing to pay a lump sum for the Picasso painting, but the seller refused to part with it.
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