Meaning of dipper in English dippernoun [ C ] uk/ˈdɪp.ər/ us/ˈdɪp.ɚ/ dipper noun [C] (CONTAINER) a container at the end of a long handle, used for collecting water or other liquid: He took a dipper full of water from a nearby pail. The group got busy exploring the park with insect nets, pond dippers, and binoculars. See also big dipper Big Dipper Little Dipper dipper noun [C] (FOOD) a piece of solid food suitable for holding in your hand and dipping (= putting for a short time) into a sauce or other soft or liquid mixture: Serve these potato dippers as a side dish or a fun appetizer at your next gathering. Place the baked cheese on a tray and surround with crackers, crisps, or vegetable dippers. dipper noun [C] (BIRD) a type of bird that makes dipping movements (= quick movements down and then back up again) and is able to dive and swim under water: A wide range of birds are affected by water acidification, chief among them the dipper. Dippers and herons are often seen here. (Definition of dipper from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of dipper? Browse diplopia dipole dipole moment BETA dipped dipper dipping dippy dipsomania dipsomaniac