1. plural of dabbler; people who engage in an activity in a casual or superficial way rather than seriously or professionally
Usage: countable noun; often used with a slightly dismissive connotation
2. plural of dabbler; a type of duck that feeds by tipping forward in shallow water
Usage: zoology; countable noun

Examples

• The art class was full of dabblers who tried painting once or twice a year.
• She dismissed the musicians as mere dabblers, lacking serious training.
• Many dabblers in programming give up after learning the basics.
• The pond attracted several dabblers, including mallards and teals.
• Unlike serious investors, dabblers often make impulsive financial decisions.
• The dabblers in the shallow water were feeding on aquatic plants.