sipping
ˈsɪpɪŋ
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Definition of sipping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

drinksthe action of drinking in small mouthfuls
  • Sipping is common when tasting hot tea.
sighted visioned

Adjective

drinksuitable for drinking slowly in small amounts
  • This is a perfect sipping whiskey.
nursing
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Expressions with sipping

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drinking tea slowly and calmly
She enjoyed her morning by sipping tea on the porch.
having urban liberal views often linked to latte drinkers
He was criticized for his latte-sipping attitudes.

Origin of sipping

Old English, sipian (to sip)

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drinking
glass with a narrow tube for sipping

Examples of sipping in a sentence

  • The nurse recommended slow sipping to avoid coughing.
  • This wine is ideal for sipping by the fireplace.
  • A sipping tequila should be savored, not rushed.

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  1. French:sirotage, à siroter, ...
  2. German:Nippen, süffig, ...
  3. Italian:sorseggio, da sorseggiare, ...
  4. Spanish:sorbido, para saborear, ...
  5. Portuguese:bebericação, para saborear, ...
  6. Chinese:啜饮, 适合细品的, ...
  7. Japanese:ちびちび飲むこと, ゆっくり飲む, ...
  8. Arabic:رَشْف, يُرتشف, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגִימָה, לִלְגִימָה, ...
  10. Russian:потягивание, для медленного потягивания, ...
  11. Ukrainian:потягування, для повільного смакування, ...
  12. Hindi:चुस्की लेना, धीरे-धीरे पीने योग्य, ...
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Definition of sip - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

liquid or actionsmall amount of liquid or the act of drinking it
  • She took a sip of water.
sup swig

Verb

1.
consumptiontr./intr.drink a small quantitytr./intr.
  • He sipped at the wine cautiously.
nibble sample taste
2.
drinkingtr.taste the liquor of a drinktr.
  • He sipped the cocktail to test its flavor.
nibble sup
3.
slow learningtr./intr.consume slowly like informationtr./intr.
  • She sipped the novel, enjoying every word.
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brief experience of something delightful
The vacation was just a sip of the nectar of freedom.
social event to introduce a new baby
They hosted a sip and see for their newborn last weekend.
brief moment of warmth or positivity
His kind words were a sip of sunshine in her stressful week.
event where people paint and drink wine
She attended a paint and sip last weekend.

Origin of sip

Old English, sipian (to sip)

Examples of sip in a sentence

  • A sip was all she needed to wake up.
  • She sipped her tea while reading.
  • He likes to sip coffee slowly in the morning.
  • She sipped the tea to enjoy its aroma.
  • He sipped the wine slowly, savoring each drop.
  • He sipped the report, analyzing each detail.

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  1. French:gorgée, siroter, ...
  2. German:Schluck, nippen, ...
  3. Italian:sorso, sorseggiare, ...
  4. Spanish:sorbo, beber, ...
  5. Portuguese:gole, sorver, ...
  6. Chinese:一口, 抿, ...
  7. Japanese:一口, 少しずつ飲む, ...
  8. Arabic:رَشْفَة, رَشَفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגִימָה, לִלְגּוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:глоток, потягивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ковток, сьорбати, ...
  12. Hindi:घूंट, घूंट-घूंट कर पीना, ...

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