The terms "dip" and "sauce" refer to different ways of using condiments, though they can sometimes overlap. Dip: A dip is specifically designed for items to be dipped into it. Dips are usually thicker in texture so that they can cling to the food when dipped, like chips, vegetables, or bread. Examples include guacamole, salsa, and hummus. The thicker consistency also allows the food to scoop up a generous amount of the dip without dripping too much. Sauce: A sauce is generally more fluid and is often poured over, drizzled, or used to coat a dish. Sauces are commonly paired with main courses or side dishes, like pasta sauce, barbecue sauce, or salad dressing, rather than as something you dip into directly. Sauces can be used in cooking as well, while dips are typically served ready to eat. In practice, some items, like marinara or queso, can serve as both a dip and a sauce depending on how they're used.

There's not really a huge difference; it mostly depends on functionality. A dip is a type of sauce--generally, all dips can also be called a sauce. A sauce can be a dip if food is being dipped into the sauce. 'Sauce' is a more general term, but it's more commonly used when it's applied to the whole dish and mixed in with it.

A dip is a thick sauce that you lower a piece of food into (usually with your hands). A sauce is poured over food.

Sauce is what you put on food to eat (hotdog with ketchup sauce) Dipping sauce is used to Dip the food and eat (french fries+ barbecue dip)