How to Use plump in a Sentence

plump

1 of 3 adjective

• His aunt pinched his plump cheeks.
• The pillows were plump straight out of the box and super soft to the touch.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
• This might be weird to say, but her lips are plump and shiny.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 27 July 2022
• The serum is designed to keep skin smooth, firm, plump, and bright.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 May 2023
• The most overt sign is the eye, which should be plump and clear, or nearly clear.
  — Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• The plump pieces of swai are craggy and crisp, with a light coating that sticks to the fish.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023
• The texture is still grainy, just a little more plump and dense.
  — Mary Colurso | [e-mail], al, 12 Oct. 2021
• How to Choose Mushrooms Look for those that are firm, fresh, plump, and bruise-free.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2023
• The plump bird provides enough meat for up to 18 servings.
  — Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
• He’s assembled a plump nest egg over the past 10 months to show for the success.
  — Matt Williams, Dallas News, 11 Nov. 2022
• May your turkey be plump, and may your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump.
  — Leah Hall, Country Living, 25 Aug. 2022
• Slowly waddling up the side of a 20-foot fan palm was a plump raccoon.
  — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2023
• Half pounds of green or black mussels are only $8, or $14 for the pound, and the shellfish were just as plump.
  — Kendyl Kearly, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2024
• Stout, plump clusters of bananas shaped like hands clasped in prayer.
  — Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 20 Dec. 2022
• The model topped off the monochrome look with a relaxed wavy hairstyle and a plump blush lip.
  — Harper's BAZAAR, 8 June 2023
• Look for corn with plump kernels and green husks (avoid corn with kernels or husks that look dry).
  — Scott Peacock, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023
• It’s packed with moringa and kukui oils to plump lips, along with shea butter to moisturize them.
  — Alex Warner, Peoplemag, 3 July 2023
• The line will keep your lips and skin soft and plump, and as a bonus, make for a pretty delightful selfie.
  — Erin Parker, Glamour, 26 Jan. 2023
• Their woody stems and plump round leaves are slow-growing but hardy and easy to propagate.
  — Molly Miller, housebeautiful.com, 31 May 2023
• But few things are as delightful as a just-ripe tomato, plump and heavy.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
• Heavy, ample, plump, tubby—these might as well be curse words.
  — TIME, 2 Feb. 2024
• Here’s the easiest way to draw moisture into the skin, and to make everything more firm and plump in the process.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024
• Even his dahlias, plump like pincushions in plumes of white, purple and pink, took home first prize.
  — Jacob Bogage, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2023
• Seats were crisply laid with plump pillows and blankets, and a dopp kit whose black and pink coloring matched the crew.
  — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2022
• During the night, Susan had dreamed of a baby, her baby, with plump lips.
  — Washington Post, 6 May 2022
• The once plump and cheerful New York storyteller was now gaunt and cheerful.
  — Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2023
• Add peas and simmer until plump and bright green, about 2 minutes.
  — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 28 Feb. 2023
• Evert glanced up and saw a new girl approaching, pale and plump as a dumpling, with a guileless face beneath a mop of hair.
  — Sally Jenkins, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2023
• The all-beef brisket hot dog from Texas Chili Co. was plump and juicy, and served on a warm bun with all the usual condiment options, plus a side of onions and jalapeños.
  — Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2022
• Our shuttle has been helping amphibians cross the road for 10 years now, one plump pink frog at a time.
  — Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Mar. 2024

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plump

2 of 3 verb

• Pull the sheet up, pull the blanket up, pull the comforter up, plump the pillows.
  — Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2021
• The corn — boiled first to plump its kernels — is mixed with mint and lime juice to add an acidic crunch to the dish.
  — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2023
• The corn — boiled first to plump its kernels — is mixed with mint and lime juice to add an acidic crunch to the dish. Get the recipe.
  — Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2022
• Stick around long enough, and even modest yields can plump up to 5%, 6% and even more over time.
  — Brett Owens, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2022
• The toner helps plump and prepare the skin for the rest of the skincare ritual.
  — Lindsey Metrus, PEOPLE.com, 14 July 2022
• The full brush design helps plump up even very fine lashes.
  — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2023
• But wash it off and see how lifted, clear, and plumped your skin has become.
  — elle.com, 18 Apr. 2023
• In this recipe, the chicken stock is added all at once, and the orzo needs a mere 7 to 9 minutes to plump over a gentle flame.
  — Eric Kim, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2023
• These luxe masks will plump and hydrate those two areas to give you a more refreshed look.
  — Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022
• The mix of manuka honey, peptides, and cica plump up the skin and give it such a youthful glow.
  — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 19 Mar. 2022
• Cushions that feel like they’re plumped with down express the idea of comfort outdoors as well as in.
  — Elaine Markoutsas, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
• Meanwhile, the cream gives your skin a front row seat to plump, translucent radiance.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 6 Feb. 2024
• The acetate is then pumped into a growing chamber to feed the mushrooms, which can plump up in the dark in a matter of weeks.
  — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 12 June 2023
• Eggs Eggs, specifically egg whites, plump out the skin.
  — Jillian Brewster, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023
• The scent of warm spices rises from entrees such as kay-kay, goat on the bone or other meats with broth to plump pieces of fried flatbread.
  — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2021
• Relieve those tired eyes with this fast-absorbing cream that's packed with aloe to soothe and peptides to plump.
  — Claire Stern, ELLE, 10 Feb. 2023
• But that mascara must lengthen, lift, and plump my lashes.
  — elle.com, 20 Apr. 2023
• Fatty acids found in walnuts and flax seeds plump the skin and renew it with radiance.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
• Look for a cream with ingredients that plump the skin, such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
  — Lisa Whitmore, Health, 17 Dec. 2023
• This cream plumps up the face, reduces the appearance of fine lines, and prevents scarring and breakouts.
  — Essence, 23 Sep. 2023
• Thin and wavy on the sides and plump in the middle, the daoxiao noodles are comforting and great for scooping up sauces.
  — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 26 Apr. 2022
• The essence is made to soften and plump your skin, giving it baby's bottom status.
  — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023
• From lip glosses to lip balms, there are a lot of products out there that promise to plump our pout, without the need for injections.
  — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Aug. 2023
• This trio of plumping products did away with dull, flaky skin during a recent trip to Colorado.
  — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2023
• The salty, sugary brining liquid will plump the meat and balance the flavors, while the tea's acids and tannins will tenderize.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
• The Huebrow Clear Setting Gel helps tame, define, and shape arches while helping plump up each hair.
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 15 Nov. 2022
• This cream is packed with antioxidants and AHAs to help plump, soften, and reduce signs of aging.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 20 Sep. 2022
• Hydration can help rejuvenate the skin by plumping it up and smoothening the look of lines.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
• This essence is made to soften and plump your skin, giving baby's bottom status.
  — Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2023
• First Spray Serum harnesses the antioxidant properties of truffles to help plump and nourish skin, while working to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  — Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2024

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plump

3 of 3 noun

• Lip masks are a fun, quick way to give your pout a perfect plump.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
• Packed with peptides, this eye serum plumps and hydrates the under-eyes at a very reasonable price.
  — Tatjana Freund, elle.com, 1 June 2023
• Our victim here is the plump-faced, narrow-eyed and sumptuously dressed young man at right.
  — Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2021
• Many people are using a pen to inject hyaluronic acid into their lips for a DIY lip plump.
  — Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 10 June 2022
• Overline around the cupid’s bow for a natural-looking plump.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2022
• The fish and chips are the top seller, though the plump, buttery Washington oysters — sautéed in garlic, butter and white wine and served atop baguettes, or simply battered and fried — aren’t far behind.
  — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2022
• The journey begins with The Daily Moisturizer — a lightweight cream that instantly smooths, plumps and hydrates skin — and Davlyn’s just getting started.
  — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2023
• She is also sexualized through her plump, protruding breast and direct gaze.
  — Claire Moran, CNN, 20 Dec. 2022
• In addition, the hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom plump maximize hydration by pulling moisture into the skin while repairing the skin barrier.
  — Shani Hillian, ELLE, 9 Mar. 2023
• Collagen plumps and firms the skin, while vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, protecting against free radicals that cause damage and accelerate the aging process.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2023
• To start, Engelman suggests that maintaining skin barrier hydration is essential to retain plump, bouncy skin—as dehydrated skin exaggerates signs of aging.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2022
• Lip masks are a fun, quick way to give your pout a perfect plump.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
• Packed with peptides, this eye serum plumps and hydrates the under-eyes at a very reasonable price.
  — Tatjana Freund, elle.com, 1 June 2023
• Our victim here is the plump-faced, narrow-eyed and sumptuously dressed young man at right.
  — Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2021
• Many people are using a pen to inject hyaluronic acid into their lips for a DIY lip plump.
  — Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 10 June 2022
• Overline around the cupid’s bow for a natural-looking plump.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2022
• The fish and chips are the top seller, though the plump, buttery Washington oysters — sautéed in garlic, butter and white wine and served atop baguettes, or simply battered and fried — aren’t far behind.
  — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2022
• The journey begins with The Daily Moisturizer — a lightweight cream that instantly smooths, plumps and hydrates skin — and Davlyn’s just getting started.
  — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2023
• She is also sexualized through her plump, protruding breast and direct gaze.
  — Claire Moran, CNN, 20 Dec. 2022
• In addition, the hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom plump maximize hydration by pulling moisture into the skin while repairing the skin barrier.
  — Shani Hillian, ELLE, 9 Mar. 2023
• Collagen plumps and firms the skin, while vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, protecting against free radicals that cause damage and accelerate the aging process.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2023
• To start, Engelman suggests that maintaining skin barrier hydration is essential to retain plump, bouncy skin—as dehydrated skin exaggerates signs of aging.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2022
• Lip masks are a fun, quick way to give your pout a perfect plump.
  — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 16 Feb. 2021
• Packed with peptides, this eye serum plumps and hydrates the under-eyes at a very reasonable price.
  — Tatjana Freund, elle.com, 1 June 2023
• Our victim here is the plump-faced, narrow-eyed and sumptuously dressed young man at right.
  — Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2021
• Many people are using a pen to inject hyaluronic acid into their lips for a DIY lip plump.
  — Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 10 June 2022
• Overline around the cupid’s bow for a natural-looking plump.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2022
• The fish and chips are the top seller, though the plump, buttery Washington oysters — sautéed in garlic, butter and white wine and served atop baguettes, or simply battered and fried — aren’t far behind.
  — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2022
• The journey begins with The Daily Moisturizer — a lightweight cream that instantly smooths, plumps and hydrates skin — and Davlyn’s just getting started.
  — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2023
• She is also sexualized through her plump, protruding breast and direct gaze.
  — Claire Moran, CNN, 20 Dec. 2022

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024