B2verbfood
US/sɪp/
UK/sɪp/
to drink something slowly, taking a very small amount at a time
In context
We sat by the lake sipping iced coffee all afternoon.
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the news.
Sip the soup carefully, it's still very hot.
Words that go with sip
verb + noun
- sip coffeeHe sat in the café sipping coffee.
- take a sipTake a sip and tell me what you think.
- sip wineThey sipped wine on the balcony.
verb + adverb
- sip slowlySip slowly, it's strong.
verb + preposition
- sip onShe was sipping on a smoothie.