1. to put something briefly into a liquid
2. to go down or become lower
3. to move downward briefly

1. a brief downward movement or decline
2. a thick sauce for dipping food
3. a brief swim
Usage: informal

Examples

• She dipped the brush into the paint.
• The temperature dipped below freezing last night.
• He dipped his head to avoid the low branch.
• There was a sudden dip in the road.
• We served chips with cheese dip.
• Let’s take a quick dip in the pool.
• Stock prices took a dip after the announcement.