as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
after digging our car out of the snowdrift, we were ready to quaff some hot chocolate
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Recent Examples of quaff
Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Beyond the quaffs, though, is a veritable feast of Bond memorabilia and objects associated with the series, which serious collectors may enjoy.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
Few would argue that the pricey bottled water, quaffed by celebrities and wealthy Westerners, constitutes an essential use of plastic.
—By Aryn Baker/lautoka, Fiji , TIME, 3 July 2024
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Noun
This one is dry, driven by raspberries and strawberries with more concentration than a simple quaff and enough structure to stand up to something like Chicken Tandoori, Keema (Lamb) or other Indian mainstays.
—Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Beyond the quaffs, though, is a veritable feast of Bond memorabilia and objects associated with the series, which serious collectors may enjoy.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024
Verb
In the first century A.D., Emperor Nero, who was renowned as a party boy, was famed for quaffing iced drinks flavored with honey.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 6 July 2024
Few would argue that the pricey bottled water, quaffed by celebrities and wealthy Westerners, constitutes an essential use of plastic.
—By Aryn Baker/lautoka, Fiji , TIME, 3 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quaff
Noun
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After one sip, Sarah tasted strawberry and recalls feeling overwhelmed, in the best way.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Start with a drop or two, swirl, and take another sip.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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This advisory is in effect until Monday at 11 p.m. During heat waves, consider the following tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Make sure to drink plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Fafara went to live with his sister but continued to drink and use narcotics.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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That's why Trader Joe's shoppers keep coming back to these cakes (and sometimes gulp them down in the car).—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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The young woman gulps it down, not realizing it is laced with a sedative.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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“Quaff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quaff. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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