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
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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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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Tastings of the brand’s four sipping tequilas are offered at the 12-seat bar.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In another shot the man opens a laptop, types away, and then takes a sip of what looks like whiskey.
—Joseph Cox, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
After, attendees headed to the garden to sip Champagne in front of a display of perfume bottles and take in a live performance by Swedish singer Lykke Li, dressed in the final show look.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
Tastings of the brand’s four sipping tequilas are offered at the 12-seat bar.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
Ingredients: 1 part Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro 1 part Mezcal
Directions: Build over ice in a rocks glass and lightly stir to mix, creating a smoky, intriguing sip.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In another shot the man opens a laptop, types away, and then takes a sip of what looks like whiskey.
—Joseph Cox, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sip. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.
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