dunker

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noun (1)

dunk·​er ˈdəŋ-kər How to pronounce dunker (audio)
: one that dunks
especially : a basketball player who makes dunk shots

Dunker

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noun (2)

Dun·​ker ˈdəŋ-kər How to pronounce Dunker (audio)
variants or Dunkard
ˈdəŋ-kərd How to pronounce Dunker (audio)
: a member of the Church of the Brethren or any of several other originally German Baptist denominations practicing trine immersion and love feasts and refusing to take oaths or to perform military service

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The league’s roster of 24 contenders includes three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner Mac McClung, China’s top dunker Dengxing Chen, and pro dunkers Tyler Currie and Isaiah Rivera. — Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2026 Kessler was at his best as a scorer either out of ball screens or in the dunker spot. — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The old saying that film does not lie is true here in the opening episode, as viewers get a glimpse at Williams’ basketball skills as a shooter and leaping ability as a ferocious dunker. — Joe Davidson may 7, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026 Christian Braun was open in the dunker spot. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dunker

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

dunk entry 1

Noun (2)

Pennsylvania German Dunker, from dunke

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1919, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1744, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dunker was in 1744

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“Dunker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dunker. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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