sip

noun and verb32 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.9

a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth

a small amount of liquid taken into the mouth

the initial sip of a drink

a sip taken rapidly

a very small amount of liquid taken into the mouth

a sip taken without hurry

the last sip of a drink

the last sip of a drink

a sip taken with caution, perhaps because the drink is hot

a sip involving a significant amount of liquid

a sip taken with caution, perhaps because the drink is hot

a sip that is sustained for a duration of time

a hesitant sip, as if testing the drink

a sip that makes a sound

to drink in sips out of a container

to drink something slowly over a period of time

to drink something in small, repeated sips, often without much enthusiasm

indicates what liquid is being sipped

indicates the source of the liquid being sipped

describes the manner of drinking, little by little

to take a small amount of liquid into the mouth

to take a small amount of liquid into the mouth

to stop an activity temporarily in order to have a sip

to consume a small amount of liquid; somewhat redundant

to drink in sips without hurry

to drink in sips in a relaxed and composed manner

to drink in sips in a relaxed and informal way

to drink in sips without making much sound

to drink in sips without making any sound

to drink in sips while deep in thought

to drink very cautiously, often due to heat or uncertainty

to drink in small, careful sips in a delicate or elegant way

to drink in small, careful sips in a delicate or elegant way