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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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
Rodriguez embraced the culture as he sipped a complimentary can of Coca-Cola -- one of around a dozen he had hoarded to share with his family also attending the game.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
As she sipped a coffee, she reflected on those 21-year-old aspirations.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
At around 1 p.m., a line extended out the door and into the plaza, where many people sipped on the chain’s famous $21 “strawberry glaze” smoothies and munched on $18 prepackaged Thai tofu salads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026
I set it on the chair next to me and sipped tea with honey and cinnamon while Mama loosed my hair, then oiled and combed and brushed it as gently as she could.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
