dunker

1 of 2

noun (1)

dunk·​er ˈdəŋ-kər 

: one that dunks

especially : a basketball player who makes dunk shots

Dunker

2 of 2

noun (2)

Dun·​ker ˈdəŋ-kər 

variants or Dunkard

ˈdəŋ-kərd 

: a member of the Church of the Brethren or any of several other originally German Baptist denominations practicing trine immersion and love feasts and refusing to take oaths or to perform military service

Examples of dunker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Running from the end of the NBA season through the start of NFL and College Football season, dunkers will compete around the world to earn their place in the professional league. — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

Truly among the finest specimens in Orange County, these dunkers straddle the line between classic and newfangled without losing any of their soul. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2026

In the Dunkman league, dunkers get two attempts in 60 seconds. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The first-ever professional dunking league includes dunkers in four groups of six. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

dunk entry 1

Noun (2)

Pennsylvania German Dunker, from dunke

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1919, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1744, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dunker

• hunker
• junker