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

Decoteau was there, sipping his beautifully unnatural lemonade. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

For instance, one woman is clearly having a (beach) ball hanging with her mom for her 31st summer, sipping cocktails and shopping. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026

Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails. — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Once in Alba, travelers are free to explore on their own, and there are plenty of culinary adventures to embark upon, from browsing seasonal markets, to sipping local wine in historic bars, and visiting artisanal chocolate shops. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026

For heat exhaustion, moving to a cooler place with cooler clothes can help, in addition to sipping water. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Available in a pack of four cans, this sparkling beverage is practically made for passing around the picnic blanket or sipping by the pool. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

Laughing, smoking cigarettes, and sipping bottles of Red Stripe, numerous packs of Black folks lounged around the joint. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026

Elsewhere, she was seen sipping drinks with Robbins, dining at a restaurant, playing Mahjong, and spending some quality time with close friends. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026