sip

[sɪp]

sip Definition

• 1. to drink, taking only a small amount at a time
• 2. a small mouthful of liquid

Using sip: Examples

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

• Example

  She sipped her coffee while reading the newspaper.

• Example

  He took a sip of water before continuing his speech.

• Example

  I like to sip on tea in the afternoon.

• Example

  She sipped at her wine throughout the meal.

sip Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sip

• drink
• swallow
• gulp
• nibble

Antonyms for sip

• guzzle
• chug

Phrases with sip

• take a sip

  to drink a small amount of a liquid

  Example

  Can I take a sip of your soda?

• sip and savor

  to enjoy something slowly and deliberately, often used for food or drinks

  Example

  She likes to sip and savor her wine, enjoying every flavor.

• sip from the firehose

  to receive an overwhelming amount of information or data

  Example

  I can't keep up with all the emails I'm getting - it's like sipping from a firehose!

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Summary: sip in Brief

The verb 'sip' [sɪp] means to drink a small amount of liquid at a time. It is often used to describe a slow and deliberate way of drinking, as in 'She sipped her coffee while reading the newspaper.' 'Sip' can also be used as a noun, referring to a small mouthful of liquid. Phrases like 'take a sip' and 'sip and savor' emphasize the slow and enjoyable aspect of drinking, while 'sip from the firehose' describes being overwhelmed by too much information.