dipper
noun
dip·per
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Definition of dipper
1
: one that dips: such as
a
: a worker who dips articles
b
: something (such as a long-handled cup) used for dipping
2
: any of a genus (Cinclus and especially C. cinclus of the Old World and C. mexicanus of North America) of birds that comprise an oscine family (Cinclidae) and include individuals that wade and dive into swift mountain streams in search of food
— called also water ouzel
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Other Words from dipper
dipperful
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Examples of dipper in a Sentence
the metal dipper left in the stew pot was too hot to touch
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As for as rule breaking (bending??), this was a double dipper! — Li Zhou, Vox, "The viral video of Lindsey Graham silencing Senate Democrats, explained," 1 Aug. 2019 The dipper makes up the rear end and tail of the constellation Ursa Major, the Latin name for the Big Bear. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, "Sky Watch: The great Summer Triangle will take you places," 21 July 2019 The machine was one of the first mining shovels to be equipped with a round dipper stick that allowed the bucket to swivel. — USA TODAY, "Pride pickup, sphinx on move, Tony Stark’s cabin: News from around our 50 states," 13 June 2019 Six employees work on the line: a dipper, a mixer, a dresser, a pourer, a topper and a runner. — Michelle Matthews | [email protected], al.com, "These milkshakes bring everyone to The Yard," 26 June 2019 Serve this scrumptious as a an appetizer with plates for sharing, or even as a decadent main course, with lots of different dippers. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Cheddar-Beer Fondue," 21 Dec. 2012 Within a few minutes, what appeared to be a moving star slanted across the dipper. — Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, "Satellites: Streaking, manmade lights in the sky," 25 Mar. 2018 American dippers, roundish birds that feed underwater year-round, live near many hot springs and the unfrozen creeks the warm water enables. — Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, "Finding a steaming oasis, isolated and remote: A look at Alaska’s hot springs," 14 Apr. 2018 Butterflied quail came with a mildly funky and sweet glaze and a dipper of sriracha-esque fresh chile sauce. — Michael Russell, OregonLive.com, "Hem 23 puts Vietnamese street food in a stylish setting, but is it good?," 15 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dipper.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dipper
dipper
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English Language Learners Definition of dipper
: a large spoon with a long handle that is used for dipping liquids
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dipper
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dip·per
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Kids Definition of dipper
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