Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

sip

[sip] / sɪp /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

They each poured samples of innovative beverages for franchisees to sip.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

“I love California,” Hilton said, taking one last sip of his horchata.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

"There are lots of alcohol-free events now, like sip and paint. You can also try wellness and wellbeing clubs, like yoga and crafts, if you don't fancy the sport or music societies."

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

Take a sip: Martinis are savored for their elegant simplicity and refined romanticism.

From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026

I slurp a sip of my brain-power smoothie and announce, “I’m gonna go knock.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

“It’s going to be pretty spectacular,” she said, between sips of green tea as families and friends strolled the Huntington’s Chinese Garden behind her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Poornima, a salt pan worker, sips black tea during the day -- saying the hot drink induces sweating in the dry weather to cool the body.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

She sips tea throughout the interview in an effort to protect her voice, which is "really delicate" - not from the concerts, but because "I've been talking too much to my friends".

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

This coffee had me feeling energized and wide awake first thing in the morning, only after a few sips.

From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2025

“Pretty good,” she said between sips of coffee.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

Over the past several months, I’ve cooked, grilled, smoked, sipped and served my way through a wide range of products perfect for summer gatherings.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

In front of the cafe, 36-year-old army veteran Dmytro sipped an espresso, despite the ashes swirling around him.

From Barron's ● May 25, 2026

I woke up in the morning to a warm California sun and hot coffee, sipped on the balcony.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026

Standing at the counter next to a crew of workmen, I sipped a latte and munched on a pastry as the smell of espresso and the sound of Italian greetings swirled around me.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026

He reached for his mug and sipped from it.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

“Loving you is just like sipping on straight syrup, sugar, sticky soda,” she sings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 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

“I’m not really the kind of person that would take a selfie,” she says, sipping tea with honey.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 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

“Sure, I do,” Cletus answered, sipping at the coffee, a strand of his stringy hair nearly dunking itself.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant


Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com