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

Whether your plans include taking a swim in the pool or sipping your favorite iced beverage, there are still plenty more warm days ahead. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Think of biting into a chili lime mango slice dusted with Tajín or sipping a mangonada layered with chamoy. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

But with a single rock, its tropical side reveals itself, and suddenly sipping a nice Scotch whisky in the middle of summer makes so much sense. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026

But those who can't swing an international trip don't have to give up their dreams of sipping a glass of wine in a charming seaside town. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026

There sits the trendy Sungold cocktail bar where city locals and travelers alike can be found sipping sweet cocktails. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

While sipping on his coffee and munching on extra crispy bacon and blueberry pancakes Sunday morning, Baker sat at the Otesaga Resort where the Hall of Famers stay during induction weekend. — Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

Drinking cold water may provide the best hydration after a strenuous workout, while sipping warm water may help boost digestion. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026

In Windsor, with about an hour to go before the beginning of a news conference and ribbon cutting for the Gordie Howe bridge, guests milled around, sipping coffee from Tim Hortons, and kids played street hockey at the entrance to the bridge. — Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 24 July 2026