Synonyms of sipping

sipping

verb

present participle of sip

as in drinking

to swallow in liquid form

slowly sipping the hot soup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drinking
• gulping
• quaffing
• swigging
• supping
• slurping
• swilling
• imbibing
• licking
• guzzling
• sucking
• hoisting
• tossing (down or off)
• pounding (down)
• belting (down)
• slugging (down)
• knocking back
• consuming
• lapping
• downing
• tippling
• toasting
• mouthing (down)
• wining
• putting away
• killing
• ingurgitating
• nipping
• pledging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sipping

Even for the die-hard coffee drinker, sipping on a delicious cup of tea now and again can provide health benefits, promote relaxation and help lower stress. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

The courtyard restaurant is perfect for sipping coffee in the sun; the menu here has more indulgent options like paellas and hamburgers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Airy guest rooms overlooking the calm bay are outfitted in crisp whites and baby blues, with private balconies perfect for sipping a cocktail after an afternoon spent sunning on the beach. — Kathleen O’Neill, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

These aura nails fade from rosé pink to Aperol orange and a mellow, easy-sipping white wine. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

The perfect drink for sipping on a lounge chair while reading a good book. — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Patrons sit at the bar inside Kelly's Irish Pub in Dearborn, sipping on cold drinks and watching the World Cup. — Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 1 July 2026