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/dɪp/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A brief immersion in a liquid.
He took a dip in the lake to refresh himself.
A decrease or decline in something.
There was a dip in temperature as evening approached.
A thick sauce for dipping food into, typically served cold.
We enjoyed a spicy salsa dip with our tortilla chips.
verb
To lower something quickly or briefly in a liquid.
She decided to dip her toes in the water to test the temperature.
To take a brief plunge or plunge briefly into something.
He quickly dipped into the pool to cool off.
To incline or slope downwards.
The path dips steeply toward the river.
To reduce or decrease temporarily.
Sales dipped during the winter months.
Etymology
Middle English 'dippen', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
dipper
a person or object that dips.
dipping
the action of immersing something into a liquid.
Slang Meanings
To leave or depart quickly.
I'm going to dip out of the party early.
To take a small amount of something, especially drugs.
He dipped into his stash before the party.