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
Recent Examples on the WebKelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Louisville's cup continues to fill up with places to get something to sip.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
As the night unfolded, custom martinis and margaritas were sipped, and caviar dress hors d'oeuvres were nibbled on, all while guests danced to upbeat DJ mixes by model Ruby Aldridge and Va$htie.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Use this in a cocktail or sip it neat—either way you won’t be disappointed.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Cheers to great taste and helping the planet, one sip at a time!
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Plus, 7-Eleven has two limited-time flavors to sip on: Vitamin Water XXX Zero Sugar and Mtn Dew Pitch Black.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The event continued to the VIP rooftop, where a packed crowd sipped champagne and Pellegrino and munched on caviar blinis while seeking shade from the 6 PM pre-summer sun.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
In addition to being used in an Espresso Martini or other cocktails, XO Cafe is meant to be sipped or even poured over your favorite dessert.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 21 Apr. 2024
Like the first rich, foamy sip of a cappuccino, this coffee cocktail is worth a shake every time.
—Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
All this is underscored by tendrils of smoke that curl up at the start of each sip and slowly expand on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2024
Also, the Verde Valley has more than 40 grape varieties and is a prime destination for white wine lovers with sips from viognier and chardonnay to petite sirah.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
The evening commenced poolside with sips of cocktails and bites of hors d'oeuvres as a local Mariachi band performed.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2024
Writers too, enjoy taking a sip of this magical drink.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
That's because the sparkling water packs an extra-bubbly punch that adds sparkle to every sip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
Serve in a chilled glass and garnish with a twist of lemon for a delicious 5-o-clock-somewhere sip.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
Verb
Meanwhile, the coffee lyric could be in reference to the viral paparazzi photos that showed them sipping on maple lattes in Brooklyn.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
Louisville's cup continues to fill up with places to get something to sip.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
As the night unfolded, custom martinis and margaritas were sipped, and caviar dress hors d'oeuvres were nibbled on, all while guests danced to upbeat DJ mixes by model Ruby Aldridge and Va$htie.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Use this in a cocktail or sip it neat—either way you won’t be disappointed.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
Cheers to great taste and helping the planet, one sip at a time!
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Plus, 7-Eleven has two limited-time flavors to sip on: Vitamin Water XXX Zero Sugar and Mtn Dew Pitch Black.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
The event continued to the VIP rooftop, where a packed crowd sipped champagne and Pellegrino and munched on caviar blinis while seeking shade from the 6 PM pre-summer sun.
—Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2024
In addition to being used in an Espresso Martini or other cocktails, XO Cafe is meant to be sipped or even poured over your favorite dessert.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Noun
In a moment of genuine poetry, that bottle had merely a couple of sips of water remaining at the bottom – about 5% full, to represent a player who’d hit just a small sliver of his potential.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 21 Apr. 2024
Like the first rich, foamy sip of a cappuccino, this coffee cocktail is worth a shake every time.
—Rishon Hanners, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
All this is underscored by tendrils of smoke that curl up at the start of each sip and slowly expand on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2024
Also, the Verde Valley has more than 40 grape varieties and is a prime destination for white wine lovers with sips from viognier and chardonnay to petite sirah.
—Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
The evening commenced poolside with sips of cocktails and bites of hors d'oeuvres as a local Mariachi band performed.
—Erin Michelle Newberg, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2024
Writers too, enjoy taking a sip of this magical drink.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
That's because the sparkling water packs an extra-bubbly punch that adds sparkle to every sip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2024
Serve in a chilled glass and garnish with a twist of lemon for a delicious 5-o-clock-somewhere sip.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sip. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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