sip

verb
UK: /sɪp/
US: /sɪp/

  1. To drink something slowly, taking only a small amount at a time.

    1. She took a sip of her coffee.
    2. He sipped the wine, savoring its complex flavor.

  2. To drink something in small mouthfuls in order to appreciate it fully.

    1. I like to sip my tea in the morning.
    2. They sipped champagne while watching the sunset over the ocean.

  3. To take a very small amount of liquid into your mouth.

    1. Just sip some water, it will help.
    2. She delicately sipped at her soup, careful not to spill.

Synonyms

taste mouthful sup
sip noun

  1. A small amount of a drink that you take into your mouth.

    1. I took a sip of my drink.
    2. She finished her coffee in one sip.

  2. The act of drinking something slowly in small quantities.

    1. He enjoyed a leisurely sip of his beer.
    2. Each sip was a delightful explosion of flavors.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sip" in English means: To drink something slowly, taking only a small amount at a time., To drink something in small mouthfuls in order to appreciate it fully., To take a very small amount of liquid into your mouth..

The phonetic transcription of "sip" is /sɪp/ in British English and /sɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sip": taste, mouthful, sup.

Example usage of "sip": "She took a sip of her coffee.". More examples on the page.