Synonyms of sip

sip 1 of 2

verb

ˈsip 

as in to drink

to swallow in liquid form

slowly sipping the hot soup

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

sip

2 of 2

noun

as in drink

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

there are a few sips left in the glass

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sip

Verb

Bring a water bottle and sip on it throughout your beach day to stay hydrated. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026

The natural sweetness of the rum’s grade A molasses will require less sugar, and the structure that comes with age may inspire you to sip this one in the evening at sundown when the temperatures dip, rather than midday poolside. — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Noun

That history transformed the drink from a novelty into a small lesson in Hanoi’s resourcefulness, making every sip that much more meaningful. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026

Freeze Pop flavors mixed with lemonade and oat milk, topped with sweet cold foam and dragonfruit pieces for a nostalgic, fruity sip. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2026