Word
dips
US/ˈdɪps/
UK/dˈɪps/
Definition
n. thick, creamy sauces that you eat by dunking pieces of food into them. You usually serve them at parties with chips, bread, or vegetables.
n. thick, savoury sauces into which solid food is immersed before consumption. Plural form of the count sense; frequently used in the context of appetizers or social gatherings.
Examples
“We served three different dips with the vegetable platter.”
“The host prepared a variety of homemade dips, including hummus and a spicy salsa, for the evening party.”
“While traditional Mediterranean cuisine features various yogurt-based dips, modern snack culture has expanded the category to include processed cheese and bean-based varieties.”
Examples
simple
“We served three different dips with the vegetable platter.”
contextual
“The host prepared a variety of homemade dips, including hummus and a spicy salsa, for the evening party.”
complex
“While traditional Mediterranean cuisine features various yogurt-based dips, modern snack culture has expanded the category to include processed cheese and bean-based varieties.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to a selection of different flavors.
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