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Definition of sipper
sipper
/ˈsɪp.ər/
sip · per
Plural:sippers
sipper Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A person or animal that drinks a liquid slowly and in small mouthfuls.
Example
"As a slow sipper, she took nearly an hour to finish her morning cup of coffee."
2
A rich, flavorful, or high-proof beverage, such as a fine spirit or liqueur, intended to be drunk slowly and savored rather than mixed or consumed quickly.
Example
"This aged single-malt scotch is a smooth evening sipper rather than a base for cocktails."
3
A narrow straw, tube, or spouted lid used for drawing up liquid in small amounts, including the drinking tube attached to a water bottle for small caged animals.
Example
"The caretaker checked the metal sipper on the hamster's water bottle to ensure it was not clogged."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sipper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sipper