collop

noun

Definition of collopnext
as in noisette

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collop
  1. noisette
  2. medallion
  3. mouthful
  4. taste
  5. nibble
  6. morsel
  7. bite
  8. nugget
Noun
  • The meal started with Filet de Sole Mountbatten, a nod to Prince Philip's surname, followed by Perdreau en Casserole (partridges in a casserole), with green beans, noisette potatoes and royal salad.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Not surprisingly, the 1,500-square-foot space has had a steady stream of traffic since the announcement was made, as customers flock to take home their favorite French pastries and sip a café noisette.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Definition of noisette
Noun
  • The mapping app briefly made owning a New York taxi medallion one of the most valuable assets in the city.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • These sandals shine, quite literally, thanks to their gold accent medallion.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
Definition of medallion
Noun
  • Delight in rituals that engage the senses, like slowly moving a mouthful of Champagne around your tongue, or lighting palo santo in the dark and letting its smoke envelop you.
    — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Definition of mouthful
Noun
  • After the couple’s differing tastes in music came to light, Miller asked who picks the music in the car.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The result was a fresh, antibiotic-free bird that’s marinated in a signature brine before being fried in rice bran oil, which co-founder Aaron Noveshen says gives it a lighter taste and better crunch.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of taste
Noun
  • Chipmunks dig in planters to bury food or nibble on bulbs and foliage.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • And the consequences of a curious nibble can range from vomiting to emergency surgery to death.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of nibble
Noun
  • Tempt even the most stubborn cat with these morsels made from real chicken.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026
  • The play’s issues are greatly outweighed by the many hilarious lines that crackle all over the stage, so many of them perfectly timed and out of left field, causing surprising morsels of legit laughter.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of morsel
Noun
  • Every bite reflects Georgia’s crossroads of cultures, blending East and West into something uniquely delicious.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • According to the International Shark Attack File, there were 105 shark-human interactions and just 65 unprovoked shark bites worldwide in 2025.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Bay Area-founded Starbird and its signature chicken — tenders, wings, nuggets, sandwiches, salads, wraps and more — will be available in the coming months at that corner of Mowry Avenue and Fremont Boulevard, the company has confirmed.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A has wholesome kids straight out of a church service choir serving up chicken nuggets with love.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of nugget
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“Collop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collop. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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