sips

[sɪps]

sips Definition

• 1. to drink (a liquid) in small quantities at a time
• 2. a small mouthful of a drink

Using sips: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sips" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She sips her coffee slowly while reading the newspaper.

• Example

  He took a sip of water before continuing his speech.

• Example

  I only had a few sips of the wine because I was driving.

• Example

  She sipped at her tea and looked out the window.

sips Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sips

• nibble
• taste
• nip
• gulp
• swallow

Antonyms for sips

• guzzle
• chug

Phrases with sips

• sip and savor

  to enjoy something slowly and deliberately

  Example

  We sat on the porch, sipping and savoring our drinks as the sun set.

• take a sip

  to drink a small amount of a liquid

  Example

  She took a sip of her soda and made a face.

• sip from the fountain of youth

  to stay young or youthful

  Example

  She looks so young for her age. It's like she's been sipping from the fountain of youth.

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Summary: sips in Brief

The verb 'sips' [sɪps] means to drink a liquid in small quantities at a time, often used to describe slow and deliberate drinking. The noun 'sips' refers to a small mouthful of a drink. Examples include 'She sips her coffee slowly while reading the newspaper' and 'He took a sip of water before continuing his speech.' Phrases include 'sip and savor,' 'take a sip,' and 'sip from the fountain of youth.'