tipples 1 of 2

plural of tipple

tipples

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tipple
as in drinks
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages I do tipple now and then

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Recent Examples of tipples
Noun
Power brings a warmer and more wayward sensibility to such material than, say, the German photographers Bernd and Hilla Becher, whose deadpan grids of coal tipples and water towers drained industrial structures of affect. Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 23 June 2026 The Whaler This boisterous eatery has been an institution in Salamanca since its establishment in the early 1800s, but a recent reinvigoration of the property means fine fare and top tipples match the camaraderie that spills out to the barrel-high-top tables out front. Riley Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 Expect to try tipples like a frozen piña colada with whole coffee beans and a PX sherry float. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 For tipples, the bar offers up natural wines and cocktails built around seasonal flavors, which are made behind a striking green bar. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026 But while people’s loyalty to their favourite tipples can be strong, some newer Portuguese wines have enjoyed a surge in popularity. Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026 Bar director Justin Sheffey and bar manager Christopher Osman invent new cocktails and innovate concepts on old-school tipples. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Each festive season, after the late nights, parties and tipples—not to mention the expense of going to bars— many people give up alcohol entirely for the month of January. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipples
Noun
  • Bootleggers smuggling various liquors like whiskey and gin found that the soft drink was particularly good at making these spirits easier to drink.
    Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • Stay Zero Proof, located in Chinatown, doubles as a lounge and retail space — visitors can order from a menu of mocktails or browse a wide selection of non-alcoholic liquors and wines to sip or take home.
    Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • What was interesting is that after work, pretty much everyone goes down to the pub and drinks beers for a couple of hours before heading home.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Alice craves mentorship but can’t help noting how often Nora drinks on the job; Nora, who discovers Alice having a panic attack in the bathroom, wonders whether the newbie stands a chance of making it in the Bureau.
    Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
  • Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
  • When he was arrested later that day, police found five empty bottles of beer in his car.
    Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The three will open Terruño Ancestral Spirits in the LoDo space later this month, showcasing spirits from their native Mexico along with traditional dishes beyond the Tex-Mex style that has become commonplace in the states.
    Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike many other spirits, gin allows each botanical to play a defining role in the final profile.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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