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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Lane Nieset, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Enjoy the refreshing meal people-watching on the shaded outdoor terrace while sipping a pisco sour.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
At first sip, the whisky is lightly sweetened—in this case very much not a knock against—in the realm of passionfruit custard.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.
—Lane Nieset, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Enjoy the refreshing meal people-watching on the shaded outdoor terrace while sipping a pisco sour.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
In the dim lights of a Nashville bar or the buzz of a dorm social, a seemingly innocent sip can turn sinister if someone has access to your drink.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
At first sip, the whisky is lightly sweetened—in this case very much not a knock against—in the realm of passionfruit custard.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sip. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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