sippable

adjective

sip·​pa·​ble ˈsi-pə-bəl How to pronounce sippable (audio)
: suitable for sipping
Among the best of the fruit liqueurs, this delicious spirit is sippable straight up, and would be a lovely accompaniment to shortbread or other desserts.—Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Examples of sippable in a Sentence

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For a sippable option, there is the new Maple Cookie Shake. — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025 There are a handful of new sippable additions to the Valentine’s Day menu. — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 The tomato broth should be aromatic and sippable, often brightened with white wine, fennel, and fragrant herbs. — Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Stock up on sippable souvenirs at Evergreen Liquors in the heart of downtown Bardstown. — Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sippable

Word History

Etymology

sip entry 1 + -able

First Known Use

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sippable was in 1870

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“Sippable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sippable. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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