Sip

/sɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small amount of liquid that is taken in by sipping.

After a long hike, I enjoyed a refreshing sip of cold water.

An act of sipping; a gentle drink.

The child took a sip from his juice box with a smile.

verb

To drink (a liquid) slowly and in small amounts.

She took a sip of her tea and savored the warmth.

To take in a small amount of liquid through the mouth.

He sipped the wine delicately, enjoying the complex flavors.

Middle English 'sippen', from Old English 'sippian' and related to similar words in other Germanic languages.

sip and savor

To drink slowly while enjoying the flavor.

sip tea

To drink a small amount of tea, often used idiomatically to refer to gossiping.

sip on

To drink slowly, often used with drinks like whiskey or iced tea.

gulp

To swallow quickly or in large amounts.

slurp

To make a loud noise while drinking.

drink

To take liquid into the mouth.

A drink, especially alcohol.

Let's grab a sip before heading to the party.

To take a small drink from a container.

I just need a quick sip from my water bottle.