sipped; sipping; sips
: to take a sip of something especially repeatedly
And, sipping on the beer, he remembered romantic days of yore …—
John Nichols
John NicholsI boil some tea with the salty hut water and sit outside sipping away for a while watching a blanket of stars unfold …—Clarissa Hirst
Clarissa Hirst1
: to drink (something) in small quantities
On crowded, bustling Broadway there is a spot where one may sip espresso …—The New York Times
The New York TimesNorthern bats are more likely to eat insects than to sip nectar …—Ann Lovejoy
Ann Lovejoy2
: to take sips from (something)
… sip complimentary glasses of Champagne.—Harvey Steiman
Harvey Steiman
sipper
noun
plural sips
1
: a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth with the lips
Jimmy wriggled himself into a more comfortable position, and took a sip from his glass.—P. G. Wodehouse
P. G. WodehouseIt's enormously complex, revealing new facets with every sip.—Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Wine Enthusiast Magazine2
: the act of sipping
Jews traditionally begin their weekly Sabbath meal with a sip of wine and a Hebrew prayer …—Jeff Morgan
Jeff MorganSynonyms
Examples of sip in a Sentence
Verb
She sipped her coffee while she watched the sun rise.
He sipped on the bottle of water.
Noun
there are a few sips left in the glass
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Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Here, guests can dine at the Cantina Restaurant for brunch and sip cocktails at the adjacent Le Club Bacan.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
Noel Burgess, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In addition to retail, guests can look forward to free sips at the Tasting Bar and customizing their finds at the Gift Bar.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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Verb
As tea was poured, blown on, then sipped, gingerly.
—Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
Here, guests can dine at the Cantina Restaurant for brunch and sip cocktails at the adjacent Le Club Bacan.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
Think clean, refreshing sips rather than sugary sweetness.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
In addition to retail, guests can look forward to free sips at the Tasting Bar and customizing their finds at the Gift Bar.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sip. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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