Definition of the word dipper

Pronunciation of vocabulary dipper

dippernoun

hạm

/ˈdɪpə(r)//ˈdɪpər/

Origin of the word dipper

The word "dipper" originates from the Old English word "dyppan," meaning "to dip." This reflects the primary function of the dipper, which is to dip into a liquid, like water or soup. While the word's origin is simple, its use has evolved over time. Initially referring to a tool for dipping, it now encompasses various objects used for dipping, including the Big Dipper constellation, a type of bird, and even a type of ice cream cone!

Vocabulary summary dipper

typenoun

meaningdippers, dippers, dippers

meaningsect that only baptizes adults

meaningwater thrush, cincluse

Example of vocabulary dippernamespace

meaning

a bird that lives near rivers

một con chim sống gần sông

meaning

a piece of food intended for dipping into a sauce

một miếng thức ăn dùng để chấm vào nước sốt

  • chicken/vegetable dippers

    gáo gà/rau củ

meaning

a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving liquid or solid food

một chiếc thìa sâu lớn có tay cầm dài, dùng để phục vụ thức ăn lỏng hoặc rắn

  • As a child he drank water from an outdoor pail with a long-handled dipper.

    Khi còn nhỏ, ông uống nước từ một chiếc thùng ngoài trời bằng một chiếc gáo có tay cầm dài.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary dipper

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