Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sipping
verb
/ˈsɪp.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of drinking a liquid slowly or in small amounts.
Examples
- She enjoyed sipping her tea while reading a book.
- After a long hike, he was sipping water from his canteen.
- The child was sipping juice through a straw.
Meaning
Sipping refers to the action of taking small, gentle mouthfuls of a beverage, rather than consuming it quickly or in large gulps.
Synonyms
- nibbling
- tasting
- gulping (in a slow manner)
