Pronunciation: /sɪp/
noun a small mouthful of liquid
A1 I took a sip of water from my glass.
A2 She enjoyed sipping her tea while reading a book.
B1 The bartender served me a refreshing sip of the special cocktail.
B2 He savored every sip of the expensive wine.
C1 The connoisseur could detect subtle flavors with each sip of the whiskey.
C2 The sommelier recommended taking small sips to fully appreciate the complexity of the wine.
verb to drink in small quantities
A1 I sip my tea slowly in the morning.
A2 She sips her coffee while reading a book.
B1 He enjoys sipping on a glass of wine after a long day at work.
B2 The connoisseur sipped the expensive whiskey, savoring every drop.
C1 The wine tasting event allowed participants to sip on various vintages.
C2 As a tea sommelier, she could sip and identify the origin of the leaves.
formal She took a delicate sip of the expensive champagne.
informal He casually sipped on his coffee while reading the newspaper.
slang Let's go grab a quick sip at the coffee shop.
figurative She savored every sip of knowledge she gained from reading books.
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