- present participle of sip.
sipping
Example Sentences
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Carson was sipping tea and eating crackers at her seaside home in Iceland — she also resides in Ann Arbor, Mich., where she teaches — after she got the big news.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
But for the brokers sipping sake in Singapore, the chaos is an opportunity to cash in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 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
We’re quiet for a minute, just sipping and chewing.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
