How to use plump in a sentence. Having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape Well filled out or rounded (of amounts of money) generous Definition of plump adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you plump for someone or something, you choose them, often after hesitating or thinking carefully. To (cause to) become plump and soft, as by fluffing [~ (+ up) + object] she plumped (up) the sofa pillows (~ + up)] these old sofa cushions don't plump (up). Well filled out or rounded in form See examples of plump used in a sentence.
To drop, throw, or put down heavily or all at once A heavy or abrupt fall or collision A falling, plunging, or colliding suddenly or heavily With a heavy or abrupt drop. There are nine meanings listed in oed's entry for the word plump, four of which are labelled obsolete See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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