Dunk

Pronunciation: /dʌŋk/

Definitions of dunk

noun a type of bread roll

Example Sentences

A1 I like to dunk my cookies in milk.

A2 She dunked the basketball into the hoop.

B1 The chef prepared a delicious chocolate dunk cake.

B2 The player made a spectacular dunk during the game.

C1 The scientist conducted a study on the effects of dunking in hot water.

C2 The artist created a stunning painting of a coffee dunking station.

verb to slam or forcefully put something into a container or receptacle

Example Sentences

A1 I dunk my cookies in milk before eating them.

A2 She dunked the basketball into the hoop with ease.

B1 The chef dunked the bread into the soup to soak up the flavors.

B2 He dunked the donut into his coffee for a sweet morning treat.

C1 The player executed a perfect dunk during the championship game.

C2 The artist dunked the paintbrush into the vibrant colors to create a masterpiece.

Examples of dunk in a Sentence

formal The basketball player executed a perfect dunk during the game.

informal I can't wait to see him dunk on the other team!

slang He totally posterized that defender with a sick dunk!

figurative She decided to take a risk and dunk her toes into the world of entrepreneurship.

Grammatical Forms of dunk

• past tense: dunked
• plural: dunks
• comparative: more dunked
• superlative: most dunked
• present tense: dunk
• future tense: will dunk
• perfect tense: have dunked
• continuous tense: is dunking
• singular: dunker
• positive degree: dunk
• infinitive: to dunk
• gerund: dunking
• participle: dunked

Origin and Evolution of dunk

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dunk' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'dunken' which means to dip or soak in liquid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dunk' has evolved to specifically refer to the act of dipping a food item into a liquid, particularly in the context of dunking a cookie in milk or a donut in coffee.