Dipper Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdɪpɝ

DIP-er

UK

dˈɪpɐ

DIP-uh

Definition

A dipper is a deep spoon or ladle used for serving liquids. In astronomy, it's also a common name for a group of stars shaped like a ladle, such as the Big Dipper.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly refers to a kitchen tool for scooping soups or drinks, or to 'the Big Dipper' in the northern sky. In cooking, 'dipper' is less common than 'ladle.' 'Little Dipper' is also an astronomical term. Rarely refers to a type of bird in British English.

• Spanish: cucharón - cazo - Osa Mayor (estrella)
• Portuguese (BR): concha (utensílio) - pegador - constelação Ursa Maior
• Portuguese (PT): concha (utensílio) - colher de tirar - Ursa Maior
• Chinese (Simplified): 勺子 - 北斗七星（星座）
• Chinese (Traditional): 杓子 - 北斗七星（星座）
• Hindi: डिपर - करछुल - सप्तर्षि (तारा समूह)
• Arabic: مِغْرَفَة - الدب الأكبر (كوكبة)
• Bengali: ডিপার - খোচা চামচ (রান্নার সরঞ্জাম) - সপ্তর্ষিমণ্ডল (মহাকাশ)
• Russian: половник - ковшик - Большая Медведица (астроним)
• Japanese: おたま - 柄杓（ひしゃく） - 北斗七星（天文）
• Vietnamese: muôi lớn - gáo múc nước - Chòm Sao Gấu Lớn (Big Dipper)
• Korean: 국자 - 바가지 - 북두칠성(천문)
• Turkish: kepçe - Büyük Ayı Takımyıldızı (Big Dipper)
• Urdu: چمچ بڑا (باورچی خانہ) - بڑا ستارہ گروہ (افلاک)
• Indonesian: centong - gayung - rasi bintang Biduk Besar (Big Dipper)

Example Sentences

She used a dipper to serve the soup.

basic

The Big Dipper is easy to find in the night sky.

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Please pass me the dipper to fill my cup.

basic

Grandma always keeps a wooden dipper by the water bucket.

natural

Have you ever seen the Big Dipper during a camping trip?

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Just grab the dipper and help yourself to some punch.

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