quaff 1 of 2

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

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Recent Examples of quaff
Noun
Taro the Diplomat combines flavors of peach and pear with shochu; Sakura the Lady, a non-alcoholic quaff, mixes lychee, peach, and sakura (cherry blossom). Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024 This one is dry, driven by raspberries and strawberries with more concentration than a simple quaff and enough structure to stand up to something like Chicken Tandoori, Keema (Lamb) or other Indian mainstays. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
In the first century A.D., Emperor Nero, who was renowned as a party boy, was famed for quaffing iced drinks flavored with honey. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024 Few would argue that the pricey bottled water, quaffed by celebrities and wealthy Westerners, constitutes an essential use of plastic. By Aryn Baker/lautoka, Fiji , TIME, 3 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for quaff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quaff
Noun
  • Sip don't slam: Take a small first sip to open up your palate and then take a normal sip to fully appreciate the layered and nuanced taste of your premium sipping tequila.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 July 2025
  • Stop by the tasting room for sips of North Carolina vintages.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Verb
  • The sole reason to go is to eat hot rolls and chicken and drink good lemonade.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2025
  • Speaking, eating, and drinking on public transportation is discouraged in Japan, and the train car is as quiet as a study hall.
    Rebecca Chace July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.
    Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 23 May 2025

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“Quaff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quaff. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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