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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Julia Moore, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The flowers attract myriad insects, including several species of native bees which sip the nectar and transfer pollen.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Again, eagle-eyed longtime NCIS viewers probably noticed that this figure doesn’t move like Gibbs, and when the man chokes on the first sip of alcohol, it’s confirmed: This is McGee (Sean Murray).
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
There were two signature cocktails for the guests to sip on at the Paramount+ bar, The Star is Streaming (tequila, kirsch, pomegranate, mango, lime, soda) — which was Wood's favorite — and Peach Perfect+ (vodka, white peach, lychee, yuzu, sake, jasmine, sparkling wine).
—Julia Moore, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The flowers attract myriad insects, including several species of native bees which sip the nectar and transfer pollen.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Emerald, Jameson notes, portrays both envy and passion in every sip.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Again, eagle-eyed longtime NCIS viewers probably noticed that this figure doesn’t move like Gibbs, and when the man chokes on the first sip of alcohol, it’s confirmed: This is McGee (Sean Murray).
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sip. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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