Definitions for SIP

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SIP sip

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IPA: /sɪp/

Sip is a 3 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 14 anagrams from letters in SIP (ips).

Definitions for SIP

noun

1. an instance of sipping; a small taste of a liquid:
2. a small quantity taken by sipping:

verb (used with object)

1. to drink (a liquid) a little at a time; take small tastes of:
2. to drink from a little at a time:
3. to take in; absorb:

verb (used without object)

1. to drink by sips.

Origin of SIP

1350-1400; Middle English sippen (v.), akin to Low German sippen to sip

Examples for SIP

Before he could sip, his name was announced and he had to run onto the stage to receive a standing ovation.

I myself only drink water; he takes just a sip of white wine.

But now with every sip of wine the temptation came stronger and stronger.

He raised his cup to his lips, took a sip, and set it down again.

Inside, patrons can sip on bespoke whisky and coffee while getting that buffed and polished look.

Venetians sip their coffee in quiet squares and walk their dogs along the waterfront with nary a tourist in sight.

Then he raised the marshal's head and gave him a sip of the fiery stuff.

sip on This You may have heard that alcohol is packed with empty calories, which is true.

Take a sip of water, Mike, like a reg'lar one, and cut loose.

Now, there are several high quality, handcrafted tequilas out there you can sip and enjoy just as much as a fine whiskey.