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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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The Bitcoin Ticket Miner submits your ticket for every draw, around the clock, from a compact device that barely sips power.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The texture is dense, oily, and mouth-coating, with substantial weight and a firm grip from the first sip.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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Verb
In other words, avoid swishing seltzers in your mouth, drinking a lot of them or even sipping one throughout the day.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The Bitcoin Ticket Miner submits your ticket for every draw, around the clock, from a compact device that barely sips power.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
Noun
Hear live music, eat from local restaurants and sip craft beer and wine, and shop from local artisans at this open-air summer celebration.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The texture is dense, oily, and mouth-coating, with substantial weight and a firm grip from the first sip.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sip. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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