Synonyms for

Lumps

Verb / lʌmps / Another word for lumps — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A small mass of matter of irregular shape; a small swelling or protuberance.

Synonyms & similar words

glob goon hunk lout lubber clump swelling collocate oaf lummox stumblebum gawk clod lump chunk puffiness ball bumps nodules protuberances swellings humps knobs masses balls growths tumors cysts welts pimples blisters sores lesions tubercles pustules warts corns

Example sentences

  1. She found lumps in her breast and went to see a doctor.
  2. The mashed potatoes had lumps in them.
  3. I have lumps on my head from bumping it.
  4. The fabric had lumps in it from being washed too many times.
  5. The chocolate cake was smooth with no lumps.

Quotes

  • I'm not a lump, I'm an artist. And an artist's job is to capture the beauty in everything.
  • I was the class clown and got kicked out of school a lot, but I also loved art and science and had a talent for building things. I blew up homemade fireworks and model rockets. - Elon Musk
  • Lumps of gold are not found on the surface

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