clump

noun
UK: /klʌmp/
US: /klʌmp/

  1. A group of things very close together.

    1. There is a clump of trees near the river.
    2. The hikers found a dense clump of bushes blocking the path.

  2. A lump of something.

    1. There was a clump of dirt on his shoe.
    2. The recipe said to break up any clumps in the flour mixture.

Synonyms

bunch cluster mass lump huddle gather
clump verb

  1. To form or gather into a group.

    1. The children clumped together for warmth.
    2. People tended to clump around the refreshment table at the party.

  2. To walk with a heavy step.

    1. He clumped up the stairs loudly.
    2. I could hear him clump around the house in his boots.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clump" in English means: A group of things very close together., A lump of something..

The phonetic transcription of "clump" is /klʌmp/ in British English and /klʌmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clump": bunch, cluster, mass, lump, huddle, gather.

Example usage of "clump": "There is a clump of trees near the river.". More examples on the page.