1. big dipper - Noun
2. Big dipper - Proper noun
elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines)
a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major
Source: WordNetA few, such as the Big Dipper in the United States, seem to be flourishing. Source: Internet
Ditto for the Big Dipper. Source: Internet
Asterisms main The Big Dipper asterism An asterism is a pattern of stars recognized in the Earth's night sky and may be part of an official constellation. Source: Internet
Brian Stai with Traveler of Home and Quinnell • Sat, April 7, at 7:30 pm • $5 advance, $7 at the door • All ages • The Big Dipper • 171 S. Washington • Source: Internet
The stars of the Big Dipper have led a runaway slave family to Deacon Fuller's house, a stop on the underground railroad. Source: Internet
Prominent constellations and stars are the Big Dipper low and the Little Dipper (part of Ursa Major) high in the north; and Cygnus with Deneb, Lyra with Vega and Aquila with Altair still high in the west. Source: Internet