sipper

noun

sip·​per
ˈsipə(r)
plural -s
1
: one that sips
2
3
[from Sipper, a trademark] : a device (such as a straw or a paper or plastic cylinder) adapted for sipping liquid

Word History

Etymology

sip entry 1 + -er

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“Sipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sipper. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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