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
Recent Examples on the Web
The 73-foot-tall Giant Dipper at Belmont Park reaches a top speed of 55 mph over a 2,600-foot-long track featuring twisting drops and banked turns.
—
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 June 2026
The Big Dipper, though, makes up the rear end and tail of a larger actual constellation called Ursa Major, or Great Bear.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
Designed for sharing and connection at the table, the Big Night Out experience includes cheese fondue paired with artisan breads and fresh dippers, a salad course, premium entrée fondue and a chocolate fondue finale served with sweet treats and fresh fruit.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Serve with baby romaine lettuce leaves, chips, or other dippers of choice.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dipper
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 June 2026
The Big Dipper, though, makes up the rear end and tail of a larger actual constellation called Ursa Major, or Great Bear.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026
Designed for sharing and connection at the table, the Big Night Out experience includes cheese fondue paired with artisan breads and fresh dippers, a salad course, premium entrée fondue and a chocolate fondue finale served with sweet treats and fresh fruit.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Serve with baby romaine lettuce leaves, chips, or other dippers of choice.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for dipper
Cite this Entry
“Dipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dipper. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
