1. plural of dipper: ladles or scoops used for dipping liquids
2. plural of dipper: small songbirds that dive and walk underwater to catch insects
Usage: ornithology
3. plural of dipper: the Big Dipper and Little Dipper constellations
Usage: astronomy

Examples

• The kitchen had several metal dippers hanging by the stove.
• She used wooden dippers to serve the soup.
• American dippers are commonly found near mountain streams.
• The dippers built their nests behind the waterfall.
• Both dippers were visible in the clear night sky.
• Children learn to identify the Big and Little Dippers early.
• The old well had rusty dippers chained to its side.