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verb

ˈsip

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as in to drink

to swallow in liquid form slowly sipping the hot soup

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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

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Verb

Dinner is preceded by a fireside drinks hour, which gives guests a chance to connect with each other and share highlights from the day’s game drives while sipping cocktails made with muddled herbs (grown on-site, of course). —

Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 With a wine cave, water features and tasting room with wraparound deck, the winery is filled with perfect places to sip through its lineup of cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, malbec and more. —

Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026

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After a day exploring Miyako Bay, return to warm onsen waters, craft sake sips, and a variety of dining choices. —

Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026 The Wegovy pill, a peptide, must be taken with a sip of water in the morning on an empty stomach, with a 30-minute wait before eating or drinking. —

ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sip

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Verb

This spring cocktail is almost too pretty to drink.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026
Visitors who want to drink beer can buy tickets for $60, which includes access to the craft beer festival and a sample glass, along with a tote bag with one prize egg and a T-shirt.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026