How to Use sip in a Sentence

sip

1 of 2 verb
  • He sipped on the bottle of water.
  • She sipped her coffee while she watched the sun rise.
  • There, Usher sipped a drink in front of the D.J. booth.
    Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 2 May 2023
  • All his food needed to be pureed and sipped through a straw.
    Eileen Finan, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Steven sips whiskey on the rocks and smokes a cigarette.
    Bianca Bagnarelli, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The crowd of art lovers sips sake out of square wood boxes in keeping with the night’s theme.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
  • This is a tequila meant to be sipped in a tumbler, not slurped down in a shot glass.
    Ron Hart, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Pile all the ingredients in a tall glass, mix, and sip.
    Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Why not sip a drink and enjoy the airfield views through the floor to ceiling windwows that run the length of the lounge?
    Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • King Charles is savoring the last weeks of summer one sip at a time.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Lounge on a couch while sipping tea faves like Cream Earl Grey and Relax.
    Essence, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The king of England has sipped Constant Comment from her cup.
    Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Rather hang out and explore the local food scene and sip on some craft cocktails?
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 Dec. 2022
  • While in Paris, carve out a day to make the short train ride out to Champagne for a day of sipping on the world’s finest bubbles.
    Deanna Taylor, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
  • If plain water just doesn't appeal to you, try adding fresh fruit to it, or sip on tea.
    Men's Health, 18 Jan. 2023
  • There is also a small Jacuzzi next to the pool, along with lounge chairs to catch a tan, have some food or sip on a spirit.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Then, cozy up on the couch, cue up the fireplace (or a YouTube background will do!), sip on some tea, and get to reading.
    Alyssa Girdwain, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Those not on the ice sipped hot drinks seated on blue metal chairs at cafe tables on the outskirts of the rink.
    Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Move to a cooler area, loosen your clothing and sip cool water.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 15 July 2023
  • Himalayan pink salt - sip it in for a burst of hydration.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2023
  • The changing of the leaves, the crisp breeze on the air, and, of course, a great excuse to swap out your frozen summer sips for a warm and toasty hot cocktail.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 July 2023
  • Find inspiration for spaces to sip hot cider and watch the leaves change.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Kim Kardashian has expressed her love of Guinness in the past, but didn’t seem to sip on any of the Irish stout this year.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The duo sipped wine and laughed through lunch, snapping pictures of each other and then sharing them.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Each month there’s a new theme as art lovers sip, snack and stroll through a series of local galleries.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2023
  • Think of our daily acts, from meal prep to sipping coffee.
    By sunset, Sunset Magazine, 3 May 2023
  • Put a small pebble or stone in your birdbath to give insects a spot to safely perch and sip.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Something to sip on… Fans of Chloe Bailey recently got to see a whole new side of her.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Something to sip on… There’s no other way to say it: Gwyneth Paltrow’s trial proved to be quite the (ski) trip.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 1 Apr. 2023
  • What to Consider It’s made for sipping hot toddies by the fire, not tearing up the slopes.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
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sip

2 of 2 noun
  • Here, find the must-see highlights in sights, sips, and more.
    Meg Donohue, ELLE, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Her first sips were fruity beers, things that were easy to like.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2023
  • In the clip, Swift gave a straight face, pursed her lips, and took a sip from her glass of wine.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2024
  • The man held my gaze for a moment and took a sip of his smoothie.
    Longreads, 12 Dec. 2022
  • Each sip transports you deep into the heart of Champagne and back in time to the year the grapes were grown.
    Kristen Shirley, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2023
  • The first steaming sip is a shock to the senses, with a burst of sharp, salty umami and chile.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2022
  • My initial taste was a slip of a sip; $50 drinks aren’t meant to be guzzled.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The camera then panned to Swift, who gave a straight face, pursed her lip, and took a sip from her glass of wine.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2024
  • That’s Christmas apps, dinner and dessert all in one sip.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2022
  • With that the philosopher dismissed them and took a sip from his tall, thin glass of water.
    Ben Okri, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Blair awoke about an hour later and took a sip of water.
    Sunita Puri, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Omar took another sip of water, then held it out to the rest of us.
    Jared Lemus, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2024
  • The 4-0 Kansas Jayhawks, ladies and gentlemen, with a nice sip of the Kool-Aid.
    Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2022
  • Although the first sip still throws me a little every time.
    Tony Sachs, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Each bite is a study in richness, and each sip washes your palate clean, readying you for the next.
    Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
  • At the end of the clip, Hailey took a sip of iced coffee before taking one more bite from the roll.
    Daniel S. Levine, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • Taking a sip of cider meant pushing up my headset, which in turn dropped me out of the game and cut off the voice chat.
    Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 3 Jan. 2023
  • It’s got a light tart note, and a sharp crispness so that each sip begs you to take another swig.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 21 Feb. 2024
  • For the most part these pieces are punchy and fast-paced, offering a small sip of a life before moving on to the next.
    Amal El-Mohtar, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Its fun name is a play on that glow that travels from heart to belly with a sip of bourbon.
    Dana McMahan, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Rather than explode or turn the other cheek, Elias just took a sip of the remaining brew.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 15 Oct. 2022
  • And with minimal melting, your first sip will be just as strong and smooth as your last.
    Samantha MacAvoy, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Nibble the matzo ball with a sip of broth like you’re at a family Seder.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2022
  • Choose one photo, or up to four, to appear on the mug and bring a smile with every sip, starting at $8.99.
    Michelle Prado, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2024
  • It’s garnished with star anise to add a nice little kick with every sip.
    Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Here's a roundup of Cincinnati-area wineries that might just be your next favorite sip.
    Taylor Burnette, The Enquirer, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Take a sip from the mouthpiece and experience retronasal smelling.
    Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The event will feature bites and sips from Cardiff’s top restaurants, bars and retailers.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Karol told the audience before taking a sip of a drink.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2023
  • In addition, the water did have a slight aftertaste with the first sip.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023

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