Meaning & Definition of word "Dip"

Dip

/dɪp/

1. A brief immersion in a liquid.
- Example: He took a dip in the lake to refresh himself.
2. A decrease or decline in something.
- Example: There was a dip in temperature as evening approached.
3. A thick sauce for dipping food into, typically served cold.
- Example: We enjoyed a spicy salsa dip with our tortilla chips.

1. To lower something quickly or briefly in a liquid.
- Example: She decided to dip her toes in the water to test the temperature.
2. To take a brief plunge or plunge briefly into something.
- Example: He quickly dipped into the pool to cool off.
3. To incline or slope downwards.
- Example: The path dips steeply toward the river.
4. To reduce or decrease temporarily.
- Example: Sales dipped during the winter months.

Middle English 'dippen', of uncertain origin.

take a dip:

to briefly enter water for a swim.

dip into:

to briefly engage with or use something.

dip your toe in:

to cautiously try something or start an action.

dipper:

a person or object that dips.

dipping:

the action of immersing something into a liquid.

Meaning: To leave or depart quickly.

Example Sentence: I'm going to dip out of the party early.

Meaning: To take a small amount of something, especially drugs.

Example Sentence: He dipped into his stash before the party.