- present participle of sip.
sipping
Example Sentences
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People rarely think about money while sipping piña coladas and sailing to exotic destinations, but cruise-line passengers might have noticed a detail that helps explain how those companies make theirs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
It's hard to imagine this man, quietly sipping a cup of tea in his slippers, commanding crowds of thousands.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
We would be sipping ice-cold spritzes at cafés overlooking the Mediterranean, frolicking down cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques, and marveling at the frescoes and marble sculptures adorning grand cathedrals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
I watch office workers walk off mid-bite, sipping from paper cups of milk tea.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Felix turned to see her sitting in a high-back maroon chair and sipping a cup of tea.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
