Dunk Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

Dunk Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary dunk 4 ENTRIES FOUND: dunk (verb) dunk (noun) slam dunk (noun) slam–dunk (verb) 1 dunk /ˈdʌŋk/ verb dunks; dunked; dunking 1 dunk /ˈdʌŋk/ verb dunks; dunked; dunking Britannica Dictionary definition of DUNK 1  [+ object] a  : to dip (food) quickly into a liquid (such as coffee or milk) while eating I like to dunk my doughnut in my coffee. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b  chiefly US : to push (someone or something) under water or other liquid for a short amount of time She dunked him while they were swimming. He dunked the ladle into the soup. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2  basketball : to jump high in the air and push (the ball) down through the basket [+ object] He dunked the ball. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples [no object] He could dunk when he was 16. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 dunk /ˈdʌŋk/ noun plural dunks 2 dunk /ˈdʌŋk/ noun plural dunks Britannica Dictionary definition of DUNK [count] basketball : a shot that is made by jumping high in the air and pushing the ball down through the basket The pass led to a dunk. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — called also dunk shot, slam dunk ASK THE EDITOR See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY aspire : to want to have or achieve something (such as a particular career or level of success) Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.