sip
//sɪp//
Verb
sipInfinitive
sipPresent tense
sippedPast tense
sippedPast participle
sippingPresent participle
sipsThird-person singular
1
To drink a liquid by taking small amounts into the mouth at a time.
She sipped her tea slowly while reading a book.
2
To drink from something in small quantities.
She sipped her tea slowly while reading a book.
Noun
sipSingular
sipsPlural
1
A small amount of liquid taken into the mouth; a small drink.
She took a sip of water before speaking.
2
The act of sipping.
She took a sip of her tea.