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sip

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɪp/

Forms: sipping

sip means: A small amount of liquid that you take into your mouth when drinking.

noun

SMALL DRINKB1

A small amount of liquid that you take into your mouth when drinking.

  • Have a sip of water.
  • He finished his coffee in three sips.
  • May I try a sip of your juice?

How to use it: a sip of something (She took a sip of hot tea.)

Similar words: mouthful

Common phrases: take a sip, sip of water, small sip

verb

DRINK SLOWLYB1

To drink slowly, taking only a little liquid into your mouth each time.

  • Sip your tea slowly.
  • We sipped wine on the balcony.
  • He was sipping water through a straw.

How to use it: sip from something (He sipped from a paper cup.); sip at something (She sipped at her coffee while reading.)

Opposites: gulp, guzzle

Common phrases: sip tea, sip a drink, sip from something, sip at something

Questions about sip

What does sip mean?

A small amount of liquid that you take into your mouth when drinking.

What is sip in other languages?

Türkçe: yudum · Español: sorbo · Français: gorgée · Deutsch: Schluck · Italiano: sorso · 日本語: 一口

How do you pronounce sip?

It is pronounced /sɪp/.

How do you use sip in a sentence?

Have a sip of water. He finished his coffee in three sips.

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