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
1
The act of drinking something slowly in small amounts.
"She spent the afternoon sipping cocktails by the pool."
How to use sipping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDrinking slowly, a bit at a time.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sippings
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She spent the afternoon _____ cocktails by the pool.
Rhymes for sipping
tipping
dipping
ripping
nipping
yipping
shipping
whipping
slipping
dripping
clipping
gripping
flipping
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Frequently asked questions
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.
