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
The cocktail program will be crafted by one of Employees Only’s principal bartenders, ensuring top-notch tipples round after round. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • The import taxes will hit everything from hockey sticks to some building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing.
    Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This list of 11 Labor Day cocktail ideas features a wide array of liquors, including vodka, gin, bourbon, cognac and tequila.
    John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The cardamom banana pudding was inspired by the cardamom tea his dad drinks before bed.
    Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Lin also drinks a glass of water with psyllium to get extra fiber.
    Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 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
  • It’s most often seen in adults, and common causes include using heating pads or hot water bottles for chronic pain or sitting too close to space heaters.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Similarly, patterns on the distinctive bi-color bottles of Dries Van Noten perfume, launched in 2022, had never been used in his fashions, but sometime after the launch, the Belgian designer created some clothes using some of the prints.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper was sore but in good spirits on Sunday morning after he was struck by a pitch on the back of his right shoulder in Saturday’s victory.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Tipples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipples. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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