noun Uncommon

sipping

Sipping (noun) means the act of drinking something slowly in small amounts. Example: “She spent the afternoon sipping cocktails by the pool.”

noun

The act of drinking something slowly in small amounts.

"She spent the afternoon sipping cocktails by the pool."

How to Use Sipping

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDrinking slowly, a bit at a time.

sippings plural

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She spent the afternoon _____ cocktails by the pool.

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What does “sipping” mean?

The word “sipping” means the act of drinking something slowly in small amounts. In plain terms, drinking slowly, a bit at a time.

How do you use “sipping” in a sentence?

Here is “sipping” used in a sentence: “She spent the afternoon sipping cocktails by the pool.”

What part of speech is “sipping”?

“Sipping” is a noun.

Is “sipping” a common word?

“Sipping” is an uncommon word in modern English.