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
1
The act of briefly submerging something in a liquid.
"Dipping the fabric in dye gave it a rich blue color."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishThe action of briefly immersing something in a liquid — or, separately, using smokeless tobacco.
Common pairings
dipping sauce
dipping tobacco
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Word forms
- Plural
- dippings
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_____ the fabric in dye gave it a rich blue color.
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.
