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June 04, 2020 Word of the Day

blob /ˈblɑːb/ noun
blob
/ˈblɑːb/
noun

plural blobs

A blob of ketchup on a hamburger
A blob of ketchup on a hamburger
Definition of BLOB

[count] somewhat informal

1 : a usually small amount of something thick and wet

  • a blob of paint

2 : something that does not have a regular shape

  • That blue blob in the corner of the map is the lake we're headed for.

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