Dipper/ˈdɪpər/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Household Item Commonly found in homes for kitchen use, especially for serving soups or stews. Make sure to clean the dipper after serving the soup. Pro Tip 2/3Not a Spoon Larger than a spoon, designed for transferring liquids, not for eating from directly. Can you pass me the dipper? This stew is too much for a spoon. Pro Tip 3/3Material Varieties Dippers can be made of metal, wood, or plastic, depending on their use. I prefer a wooden dipper for my non-stick pots to avoid scratches.