Synonyms of sips

sips 1 of 2

noun

plural of sip

as in gulps

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

• gulps
• drinks
• swallows
• swigs
• drops
• snorts
• nips
• belts
• drafts
• quaffs
• shots
• slugs
• swills
• sups
• drams
• drags

sips

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sip

as in drinks

to swallow in liquid form

slowly sipping the hot soup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gulps
• drinks
• quaffs
• slurps
• swigs
• licks
• pounds (down)
• guzzles
• swills
• imbibes
• belts (down)
• sups
• tosses (down or off)
• hoists
• slugs (down)
• sucks
• knocks back
• consumes
• laps
• mouths (down)
• wines
• downs
• toasts
• tipples
• nips
• ingurgitates
• puts away
• kills
• pledges

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sips

Noun

And any drink needs a spot to rest in between sips, which is why a pretty side table is essential. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Molly Sims enjoys some summertime sips of Santa Margherita Wines in the Hamptons on July 26. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

August sips away like a bottle of wine, or at least, so says Taylor Swift. — Eva Flowe july 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

Give the person sips of water, but if nausea occurs, discontinue providing the person water. — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

Right now, though, ripe, honey-tart peaches with soft goat cheese would be awfully good with the last sips of a Chenin Blanc. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Early sips are relatively light and approachable—especially given a 92 proof brandy—though heat builds gradually on progressive sips. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Power couples turn the event into a posh date and may even pack on the PDA between sips of Pimm’s. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Verb

The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast. — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026

California returns to its original brand collaboration with BLQK coffee, and the team sips espresso during timeouts. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Michelle Yeung sips a matcha drink. — Mike Winters mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 4 June 2026

This is a rum that sips well beyond its relatively low strength, with deep notes of cherry, chocolate, maple, spice, and oak on the palate. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 May 2026

The Bitcoin Ticket Miner submits your ticket for every draw, around the clock, from a compact device that barely sips power. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026

Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass. — Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026

Nasser adds a spoonful to her chia cherry water recipe and sips the fiber-rich drink slowly during the evenings. — Devinder Bains, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026

Lindsay Lohan sips on a tasty treat to kick off the 3rd Annual Betch of the Year with Dunkin'. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025