1
: one that dips: such as
a
: a worker who dips articles
b
: something (such as a long-handled cup) used for dipping
c
slang
: pickpocket
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
3
Examples of dipper in a Sentence
the metal dipper left in the stew pot was too hot to touch
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Most important for sandwich dippers, the au jus was filled with flavor, not salt.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024
To get more precise, follow the line made by the two stars at the end of the big dipper’s bowl.
—Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 1 June 2024
Use as a bread dipper or drizzle lightly over roasted veggies.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Dipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dipper. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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dipper
noun
dip·per
ˈdip-ər 
1
: one that dips
especially
: something (as a long-handled cup) used for dipping
2
: any of several birds that dive into streams in search of food
called also water ouzel
3
capitalized
a
: the seven major stars of Ursa Major arranged in a form resembling a dipper
called also Big Dipper
b
: the seven major stars in Ursa Minor similarly arranged with the North Star forming the outer end of the handle
called also Little Dipper
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