Synonyms of quaff

quaff 1 of 2

noun

as in sip

the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time

she was so thirsty that she drank her iced tea in one long quaff

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sip
• drink
• gulp
• swallow
• sup
• swig
• draft
• snort
• slug
• belt
• swill
• nip
• drop
• shot
• drag
• dram

quaff

2 of 2

verb

ˈkwäf 

as in to sip

to swallow in liquid form

after digging our car out of the snowdrift, we were ready to quaff some hot chocolate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sip
• drink
• gulp
• guzzle
• imbibe
• slurp
• lick
• swig
• swill
• sup
• belt (down)
• pound (down)
• toss (down or off)
• hoist
• slug (down)
• suck
• consume
• knock back
• wine
• mouth (down)
• tipple
• toast
• lap
• put away
• kill
• down
• pledge
• nip
• ingurgitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quaff

Noun

The world and her uncle come to the Czech capital to watch the 15th-century astronomical clock whirr and strike the hour, take endless selfies by the statues on Charles Bridge, and quaff beer in cobblestoned medieval courtyards. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Unruly salt-and-pepper hair in a long quaff, round glasses and broad smile give James Ortiz the look of a whimsical inventor, the kind that hides away in his workshop crafting extraordinary artifacts. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

Verb

Patrons can follow Mexico playing South Africa on several large TVs, quaffing cold cocktails and mugs from the bar’s 40-something taps. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

Sommeliers pour complimentary quaffing wines, typical to luxury ships. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

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