Definition

1. Noun:

   • A small drink: A very small amount of liquid taken into the mouth.
   • The act of drinking a small amount: The action of taking a small drink.

2. Verb:

   • To drink in small amounts: To drink a liquid slowly by taking very small amounts into the mouth.

Examples

• Noun:

  • He took a sip of water to cool his throat.
  • She enjoyed a quiet sip of coffee every morning.

• Verb:

  • She likes to sip her tea while reading.
  • Please sip the hot soup carefully; it's very hot.

Advanced Usage

• "to sip at something": To drink something slowly and intermittently.
  • He was just sipping at his drink, not really thirsty.

Variants and Related Words

• Sippable (adj): Pleasant or suitable for sipping.
  • The cocktail was light and sippable.

Synonyms

• Noun: Taste, drop, swallow, mouthful.
• Verb: Nip, taste, drink slowly.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Sip away: To drink slowly over a period of time.
  • He sat on the porch, sipping away at his lemonade.

Related Idioms

• Sip and savor: To drink slowly to fully enjoy the taste.
  • This fine wine is meant to be sipped and savored.

Noun

1. a small drink

Verb

1. drink in sips
   • She was sipping her tea