sip

Pluralsips

Formssips, sipping, sipped

1. 1
   nouncountable

   A small amount of drink taken into your mouth at one time.

   Like taking a tiny bite of food, but with a drink.

   She took a sip of water and sat back down.

   He had a few sips of juice before bed.

   Similarmouthful, taste, swallow, drop

   Oppositegulp

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2. 2
   verbtransitive

   To drink something slowly, taking only a little at a time.

   Like drinking a hot drink little by little so it doesn't burn you.

   She likes to sip her tea while reading.

   He sipped his soup carefully because it was hot.

   Similarnurse, savor, taste

   Oppositegulp, guzzle, swig

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3. 3
   verbintransitive

   To drink only a little at a time.

   He sipped at his cup and looked away.

   She prefers to sip rather than gulp.

   Oppositegulp, guzzle

4. 4
   verbfigurativelytransitive

   To use or take in something slowly, a little at a time.

   Like using something bit by bit so it lasts a long time.

   These hybrids sip fuel, going far on a single tank.

   The new model sips gas instead of guzzling it.

   Oppositeguzzle

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5. 5
   verbtransitive

   To drink a little from a cup or glass.

   She sipped the cup and smiled at the taste.

   Guests may sip the goblet passed around the table.

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6. 6
   nouncountable

   A social event where people drink small amounts of alcohol.

   Like a small party where everyone drinks just a little.

   The gallery is hosting a sip after the show on Friday.

   We met at a wine sip downtown last weekend.

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