noun Uncommon

dipping

DIH-pihng

Dipping (noun) means the act of briefly submerging something in a liquid. Example: “Dipping the fabric in dye gave it a rich blue color.”

noun

The act of briefly submerging something in a liquid.

"Dipping the fabric in dye gave it a rich blue color."

Using moist tobacco placed between the lip and gum.

"He gave up dipping after his dentist warned him about the health risks."

How to Use Dipping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of briefly immersing something in a liquid — or, separately, using smokeless tobacco.

Common pairings

dipping sauce dipping tobacco

Word Forms

dippings plural

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Rhymes for dipping

tipping ripping nipping sipping yipping shipping whipping slipping dripping clipping gripping flipping

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “dipping” mean?

The word “dipping” means the act of briefly submerging something in a liquid. In plain terms, the action of briefly immersing something in a liquid — or, separately, using smokeless tobacco.

How do you pronounce “dipping”?

“Dipping” is pronounced DIH-pihng (/ˈdɪpɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dipping” in a sentence?

Here is “dipping” used in a sentence: “Dipping the fabric in dye gave it a rich blue color.”

What part of speech is “dipping”?

“Dipping” is a noun.

Is “dipping” a common word?

“Dipping” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “dipping” have?

“Dipping” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of briefly submerging something in a liquid.