Synonyms for dip

noun

1. The action of dipping

   plunge, immersion, soaking, dunking, ducking, bath, douche, drenching, sinking; see also bath 1.

2. Material into which something is dipped

   bath, preparation, infusion, solution, suspension, dilution, suffusion, concoction, saturation, mixture, dye; see also bath 2, liquid.

3. A low place

   depression, hollow, slope, inclination; see grade 1, hole 2.

4. A drop

   sag, slip, decline; see drop 2, fall 1.

5. A swim

   plunge, bath, dive; see swim.

6. Food to be eaten by dipping

   spread, salsa, canapé, party food; see appetizer, hors d'oeuvre.

   Flavors and varieties of dips include: clam, shrimp, cheese, Roquefort, blue cheese, cheddar, ham salad, egg salad, onion, chili, guacamole, salsa, dill, spinach, vegetable, pickle, poi, sour cream.

verb

1. To put into a liquid

   plunge, immerse, dunk, lower, wet, slosh, submerge, irrigate, steep, drench, douse, duck, souse, moisten, lower and raise quickly, immerse temporarily, splash, bathe, lave, slop, water, rinse, baptize; see also immerse 1, soak 1, wash 1.

2. To transfer by scooping

   shovel, lade, bail, spoon, draft off, take out with a ladle, lift by scooping, decant, handle, dredge, lift, draw, drain, strain, dish, dish up, dish out, serve, offer.

3. To fall

   slope, drop, decline, incline, recede, tilt, swoop, slip, spiral, sink, plunge, bend, verge, veer, slant, settle, slump, slide, set, go down; see also dive, drop 2, fall 1.