sip
verb (used with object)
to drink (a liquid) a little at a time; take small tastes of.
sipped
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past participleof sip.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof sip.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sipverb (used with object)to drink (a liquid) a little at a time; take small tastes of.
Example Sentences
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In Baghdad, young professionals sipped iced coffee and typed on laptops in the exclusive Karrada neighborhood on a recent, seemingly peaceful day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Over the past several months, I’ve cooked, grilled, smoked, sipped and served my way through a wide range of products perfect for summer gatherings.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
As the work proceeded, Palacios sipped water and watched nervously.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
I woke up in the morning to a warm California sun and hot coffee, sipped on the balcony.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
From time to time, green doves and spotted Tenner’s squirrels sipped at the fountain.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
