O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

dipper

/dɪpər/ noun · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does dipper mean?

noun

A container with a handle, used for dipping or scooping liquids or solids, such as a ladle or a spoon. A device used to measure or determine the depth of something, such as a sounding weight or a depth sounder.

Example

"She used a dipper to scoop the soup from the pot."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for dipper

Rhymes with dipper