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
1
A long-handled cup or scoop used for ladling liquid.
"He used a dipper to fill the bucket from the barrel."
2
A small songbird that feeds by diving into fast-flowing streams.
"A dipper bobbed on a rock in the middle of the river."
name
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- dippers
- Comparative
- more Dipper
- Superlative
- most Dipper
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Etymology
From Middle English dippere; equivalent to dip plus -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for dipper
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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.
