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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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
The cup of jus on the side is deep in color and flavor, salty but balanced enough to sip.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
She's let fans in on her gender reveal, sonogram appointments, and partying without taking a sip of rosé.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 7 May 2025
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Verb
Across the country and especially in culinary-forward markets like Miami and New York, high-end residences are being reimagined not only as places to live but as destinations to sip, savor, and entertain.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
The cup of jus on the side is deep in color and flavor, salty but balanced enough to sip.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Noun
The Benefit Party will offer a festive evening filled with North County San Diego’s best bites and sips, one-of-a-kind silent and live auction packages, and an exclusive performance by Switchfoot and special guests, including youth beneficiary guests.
—Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
She's let fans in on her gender reveal, sonogram appointments, and partying without taking a sip of rosé.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 7 May 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sip. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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