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 MorganExamples 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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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
The Roost beverage director Justin Sheffey will come up with easy-drinking happy hour cocktails to sip on Good Neighbor’s three patios, one of which will replace a former bocce court.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The extra layer of oak brings out smoky undertones that complement the bitters, while the bourbon’s velvety texture ensures a smooth and luxurious sip.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The beer garden and front patio are both excellent places to soak up the sunny weather and sip a cold one.
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—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
The Roost beverage director Justin Sheffey will come up with easy-drinking happy hour cocktails to sip on Good Neighbor’s three patios, one of which will replace a former bocce court.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
During another work trip, the source alleges, Gatto insisted his employees come back to his room to drink, despite publicly claiming to be sober in interviews (and frequently boasting that he’s never had a sip of alcohol before, per the source).
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
The extra layer of oak brings out smoky undertones that complement the bitters, while the bourbon’s velvety texture ensures a smooth and luxurious sip.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sip. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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