Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pip

noun
/pɪp/
Definition
A small seed in a fruit or a term for a tiny dot or mark.
Examples
  • She took out a pip from the apple before eating it.
  • The dice had a six-pip showing on top.
  • Farmers often plant apples by sowing the seeds or pips.
Meaning
In botany, ‘pip’ refers to the small seed found in certain fruits, such as apples or pears. It can also describe a small spot or a dot, often used in various contexts.
Synonyms
  • Seed
  • Dot
  • Mark