sip

Example Sentences

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She also wants to add a water feature where birds and butterflies can bathe and sip, and she plans to plant more berries to attract more pollinators.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Not because it’s sweet, but because it makes you want another sip.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"I didn't drink fluids for two weeks when I was in ICU, and I just remember having that sip of fresh clean water was the best thing I ever tasted in my life."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

But if you can’t get a grab bag, you can perhaps sip on an award-winning wine.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

But she’d barely drunk a sip before she realized something was wrong.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny