1
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
hastily gulping down the last of her tea before rushing out the door
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gulp
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Slurp your bev up like a straw or tip the bottle back to gulp it down.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2025
That would have been like the Celtics willingly trading, gulp, Paul Pierce to the Heat at one point.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gulp
Verb
That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
Slurp your bev up like a straw or tip the bottle back to gulp it down.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2025
That would have been like the Celtics willingly trading, gulp, Paul Pierce to the Heat at one point.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gulp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulp
Noun
-
Eileen curses and takes sips of wine, bringing unexpected levity to a film that is ultimately about spiritual warfare.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
-
Some guests recited poetry, while others freestyled between sips of tea.—
Lina Abascal,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
-
This advisory is in effect until Friday at 9 p.m. NWS Heat Wave Safety Advice: Protect yourself with these recommendations Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
-
The event will include food, drink, a concert and more.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
Verb
-
When aerosols such as sea spray or smoke are inhaled, the fine particles can reach deep into the body, entering the bloodstream and even the brain when the particles are small enough.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
-
When using bleach, try not to inhale any of the fumes and open windows when possible.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Verb
-
Slugs can devour seedlings overnight, eat the petals off flowers, and leave ugly holes in ripening fruits and vegetables.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 May 2025
-
The instant, ardent determination with which Anna devours Joseph’s letters and begins her affair with Oliver is the crux both of the story and of its form.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 May 2025
Verb
-
Though many of the old artists’ residences have been gobbled up by new high-rises, pockets of nostalgia persist on the streets of New York’s NoHo neighborhood.—
Jennifer Fernandez,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2025
-
However, the oil industry looks more resilient today because of a wave of consolidation in which Big Oil companies with powerful balance sheets gobbled up smaller players.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulp. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share