- present participle of sip.
sipping
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.
Few things say “British summer” like sipping a glass of Pimm’s and watching some of the world’s best athletes compete at grass-court tennis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
Up top are mellow selections made for sipping soda or soju.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
The best times to encounter them are at dawn or dusk, when most tourists are sleeping or sipping caipirinhas.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The reason quickly becomes clear, as Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman arrives for a hora feliz con Nithya, sipping a Tajin-rimmed drink and making the rounds to pitch her campaign for mayor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
I’m sipping on a Mountain Dew, which all four of my parents say is unhealthy, by the way.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
![]()