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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Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2025
Either take it to go and enjoy on the lake or atop a summit, or eat on site and sip one of the crisp craft beers on tap.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
All the forlorn England contingent can do is shake their heads and take a sip of lager in quiet reflection.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Music blared while people awkwardly exchanged small talk and sipped their drinks.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2025
Either take it to go and enjoy on the lake or atop a summit, or eat on site and sip one of the crisp craft beers on tap.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Noun
Both daily pills promise convenience, but the Wegovy pill must be taken with a sip of water in the morning on an empty stomach, with a 30-minute break before eating or drinking.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025
All the forlorn England contingent can do is shake their heads and take a sip of lager in quiet reflection.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sip. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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