as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
the child slurped the milk from his bowl when he had eaten all the cereal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of slurp
Everyone else just seems happy to be invited, to have a great time in the countryside, slurping up Champagne and trying not to get kidnapped by a gorilla.
—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
In Manchester's Northern Quarter, diners slurp oysters to a late-night DJ soundtrack; in Glasgow, Basque cooking is taking center stage; in Leeds, a Victorian boozer is the best place to eat right now.
—
Cnt Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
On the other side of North America, hooded seal pups found off the Davis Strait, the coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland, and the Gulf of St Lawrence have been recorded slurping up sea water as well as snow.
—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
At each place setting, offer chopsticks and a fork, plus an Asian soup spoon for slurping the broth.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for slurp
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
In Manchester's Northern Quarter, diners slurp oysters to a late-night DJ soundtrack; in Glasgow, Basque cooking is taking center stage; in Leeds, a Victorian boozer is the best place to eat right now.
—
Cnt Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
On the other side of North America, hooded seal pups found off the Davis Strait, the coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland, and the Gulf of St Lawrence have been recorded slurping up sea water as well as snow.
—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
At each place setting, offer chopsticks and a fork, plus an Asian soup spoon for slurping the broth.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for slurp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slurp
Verb
-
Meanwhile, the glamorous Chandelier Bar—named for the sparkling custom light installation of some 15,000 crystals that is the centerpiece of the hotel lobby—is the place to sip classic New Orleans libations like the Sazerac and French 75 or a signature Chandelier martini.
-
To treat heat exhaustion, move into a cool indoor space or shade immediately, drink liquids, remove unnecessary clothing including socks and shoes, use cold water or a cold compress on the head, face and neck to cool down, and frequently sip cold water.
Verb
-
Rather than trying to gulp the slimy thing down, Wilkinson went into the kitchen and prepared an extravagant breakfast for himself, complete with Dr Pepper to wash it down.
-
Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
Verb
-
Staying hydrated is also key, so make sure to drink plenty of water.
-
The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
Cite this Entry
“Slurp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurp. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
