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See more synonyms for sip on Thesaurus.com verb (used with object), sipped, sip·ping. to drink (a liquid) a little at a time; take small tastes of: He sipped the hot tea noisily. to drink from a little at a time: The bird sipped the flower. to take in; absorb: to sip knowledge at its source. Show More
verb (used without object), sipped, sip·ping. to drink by sips. Show More
an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid: One sip told me that the milk was sour. a small quantity taken by sipping: Take just a sip, not a gulp or a swallow. Show More
Origin of sip 1350–1400; Middle English sippen (v.), akin to Low German sippen to sip
Related forms sip·ping·ly , adverb un·sipped , adjective supplemental income plan. Show More
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Examples from the Web for sip Contemporary Examples of sip Inside, patrons can sip on bespoke whisky and coffee while getting that buffed and polished look.
Venetians sip their coffee in quiet squares and walk their dogs along the waterfront with nary a tourist in sight.
Now, there are several high quality, handcrafted tequilas out there you can sip and enjoy just as much as a fine whiskey.
Sip on This You may have heard that alcohol is packed with empty calories, which is true.
Before he could sip , his name was announced and he had to run onto the stage to receive a standing ovation.
Historical Examples of sip He raised his cup to his lips, took a sip , and set it down again.
Then he raised the marshal's head and gave him a sip of the fiery stuff.
But now with every sip of wine the temptation came stronger and stronger.
I myself only drink water; he takes just a sip of white wine.
Take a sip of water, Mike, like a reg'lar one, and cut loose.
British Dictionary definitions for sip verb sips , sipping or sipped to drink (a liquid) by taking small mouthfuls; drink gingerly or delicately Show More
a small quantity of a liquid taken into the mouth and swallowed an act of sipping Show More
Derived Forms sipper , noun Word Origin for sip C14: probably from Low German sippen
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Word Origin and History for sip v. late 14c., of uncertain origin, perhaps from a source related to Low German sippen "to sip," or from Old English sypian "absorb, drink in," related to supan "to take into the mouth a little at a time" (see sup (v.2)). Related: Sipped ; sipping .
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