Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

take-a-dip

idiom
teɪk ə dɪp
Definition
To go for a short swim or to immerse oneself briefly in water.
Examples
  • On a hot summer day, we decided to take a dip in the lake.
  • She loves to take a dip in the sea every morning before breakfast.
  • After the jog, he took a dip to cool off.
Meaning
The phrase ‘take-a-dip’ typically refers to the act of entering water, usually for recreational purposes, such as swimming in a pool, lake, or ocean.
Synonyms
  • swim
  • bathe
  • immerse
  • plunge