noun

dipper

DIH-puh

Dipper (noun) means a long-handled cup or scoop used for ladling liquid. Example: “He used a dipper to fill the bucket from the barrel.”

noun

A long-handled cup or scoop used for ladling liquid.

"He used a dipper to fill the bucket from the barrel."

A small songbird that feeds by diving into fast-flowing streams.

"A dipper bobbed on a rock in the middle of the river."

name

Either of two star patterns, the Big Dipper or Little Dipper.

"She pointed out the Big Dipper in the night sky."

How to use dipper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA scoop for ladling liquid, a small river-diving bird, or one of the well-known star patterns.

Common pairings

the Big Dipper water dipper

Word forms

more Dipper comparative, dippers plural, Dippers plural, most Dipper superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English dippere; equivalent to dip + -er.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for dipper

zipper nipper tipper ripper kipper flipper skipper slipper chipper clipper stripper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dipper” mean?

The word “dipper” means a long-handled cup or scoop used for ladling liquid. In plain terms, a scoop for ladling liquid, a small river-diving bird, or one of the well-known star patterns.

How do you pronounce “dipper”?

“Dipper” is pronounced DIH-puh (/ˈdɪpɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dipper” in a sentence?

Here is “dipper” used in a sentence: “He used a dipper to fill the bucket from the barrel.”

What part of speech is “dipper”?

Depending on how it is used, “dipper” can be a noun and a name.

How many meanings does “dipper” have?

“Dipper” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long-handled cup or scoop used for ladling liquid.