sip
Pronunciation: [sɪp]
Word
Context: "action"
(verb) to take a small drink from a cup or glass. When you sip, you don’t drink a lot at once. It’s a gentle way to enjoy your drink, like when you have hot tea and need to be careful.
Example
She sipped her lemonade slowly on a hot day.
Example
He didn’t sip the juice; he gulped it down in one big swallow.
Example
Can you teach me how to sip tea without spilling it?
Context: "thing"
(noun) a small amount of liquid that you drink at one time. A sip is just a little taste, like when you only take a tiny bit from your drink.
Example
She took a sip of her drink and smiled at how refreshing it was.
Example
He didn't get a sip of the delicious smoothie; it was all gone.
Example
Would you like a sip of my water?
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