sipper: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowInformal, colloquial
Quick answer
What does “sipper” mean?
A person or thing that sips, especially someone who drinks slowly or in small amounts.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person or thing that sips, especially someone who drinks slowly or in small amounts.
Informally, a light drinker or a cup with a spout designed for sipping, often used for babies or hot beverages.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage between British and American English.
Connotations
In both dialects, it may carry a connotation of leisure or caution in drinking.
Frequency
Equally uncommon in both varieties.
Grammar
How to Use “sipper” in a Sentence
[be] a slow sipper[have] a sipper cupVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “sipper” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- a sipper cup
American English
- a sipper lid
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; might appear in marketing for beverage products.
Academic
Not typically used in academic contexts.
Everyday
Used informally to describe drinking habits or specific cups.
Technical
In medical or childcare contexts, refers to sippy cups for infants.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “sipper”
- Misspelling as 'siper' or 'sippar'
- Using it in formal contexts where 'drinker' is more appropriate.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency word used mainly in informal contexts.
Typically no; the verb form is 'sip'. 'Sipper' is a noun.
A cup with a spout designed for sipping, often used for infants or hot beverages.
No common idioms include the word 'sipper'.
A person or thing that sips, especially someone who drinks slowly or in small amounts.
Sipper is usually informal, colloquial in register.
Sipper: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsɪpə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsɪpər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'sip' + 'per' – a person who sips.
Conceptual Metaphor
Slow and careful consumption, often associated with leisure or caution.
Practice
Quiz
What does 'sipper' primarily refer to?