sip
verb (used with object)
to drink (a liquid) a little at a time; take small tastes of.
sipping
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present participleof sip.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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An oversized island invites endless possibilities to prepare elaborate meals, present a delicious spread of provisions, or simply appreciate the vastness while sipping a morning coffee.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
Diners lounge at outdoor cafes, sipping $42 cocktails and nibbling on $82 branzino.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
That sounds as hippie-ish as I can possibly get — we’re all at Erewhon now, sipping 16-ounce $35 spirulina drinks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
It's hard to imagine this man, quietly sipping a cup of tea in his slippers, commanding crowds of thousands.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
He was at a cafeteria counter late one night, sipping coffee and glancing over at a young woman sitting at a table with a book.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
