sipping
Taking small swallows
Sipping is drinking in small quantities, taking liquid into the mouth gradually rather than in gulps.
The word suggests deliberate, unhurried consumption—you sip hot tea, fine whiskey, or a cocktail.
She sat sipping her coffee while reading the paper.
Sipping implies savoring or caution, not thirst.
Steeped leaf beverage
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- wineFermented grape beverage
- cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
- whiskeyOak-aged grain spirit
cocoa · latte · espresso · cappuccino · chai · matcha · bourbon · brandy
Tube for sipping
Pleasant distinctive smell
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- notesBrief written records
finish · aftertaste · mouthfeel · tasting · connoisseur · nuance · complexity · richness
State of being unwound
- unwindingReleasing coiled tension
- firesideArea beside the hearth
- porchCovered entryway structure
- verandaRoofed open-air porch
afternoon · morning · evening · peaceful · quiet · contemplative · cozy · comfort
tea
Steeped leaf beverage
whiskey · cocoa · latte · espresso · cappuccino · chai · matcha · bourbon · brandy · liqueur
straw
Tube for sipping
slurp · taste · drink · gulp · draft · nip · dram · tipple · sup · imbibe
aroma
Pleasant distinctive smell
notes · finish · aftertaste · mouthfeel · tasting · connoisseur · nuance · complexity · richness · appreciation
relaxation
State of being unwound
veranda · afternoon · morning · evening · peaceful · quiet · contemplative · cozy · comfort · repose
cup
Small drinking container
tumbler · snifter · flute · teacup · demitasse · chalice · stemware · porcelain · ceramic · china
conversation
Exchange of spoken ideas
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
companionship · bar · lounge · terrace · brunch · reception · mingling · friends · host · guest
- consumptioneating, drinking, consuming, ingestion, ingesting
- mouth functionschewing, biting, swallowing, licking, sucking
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- drinkingbooze, liquor, guzzling, gulping, chugging
- hydrationhydrated, water, drinking water, dehydrated, thirsty
- mouth actionsbite, biting, chewing, chew, swallowing