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- [dip-er]
- /ˈdɪp ər/
- /ˈdɪpə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dip-er]
- /ˈdɪp ər/
Definitions of dipper word
- noun dipper the group of seven bright stars in Ursa Major resembling a dipper in outline. 1
- noun dipper A short- tailed songbird related to the wrens, frequenting fast-flowing streams and able to swim, dive, and walk under water to feed. 1
- noun dipper diving bird 1
- noun dipper utensil: ladle 1
- noun dipper a ladle used for dipping 0
- noun dipper any aquatic songbird of the genus Cinclus and family Cinclidae, esp C. cinclus. They inhabit fast-flowing streams and resemble large wrens 0
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Origin of dipper
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English: diving bird; see dip1, -er1
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Parts of speech for Dipper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dipper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dipper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dipper
noun dipper
- scoop — a ladle or ladlelike utensil, especially a small, deep-sided shovel with a short, horizontal handle, for taking up flour, sugar, etc.
- spoon — a utensil for use in eating, stirring, measuring, ladling, etc., consisting of a small, shallow bowl with a handle.
- bucket — A bucket is a round metal or plastic container with a handle attached to its sides. Buckets are often used for holding and carrying water.
- pail — bucket.
- cup — A cup is a small round container that you drink from. Cups usually have handles and are made from china or plastic.
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