as in drink
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a single-malt Scotch with a touch of water is his preferred tipple
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as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
I do tipple now and then
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Recent Examples of tipple
Time, 4 June 2025
Add a tipple of wine before muddling, which is essential for getting the flavor out of the peppers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
The legendary Doyle’s in Jamaica Plain, for example, which dated back to the 1880s and for years was a place where the political class tippled, is no more.
—Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
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Noun
As a flavorless mixer, vodka filled a gap in the American spirits market, providing bartenders and home drinkers alike with an unchallenging tipple to mix with anything on hand.
—Time, 4 June 2025
Add a tipple of wine before muddling, which is essential for getting the flavor out of the peppers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
Verb
People have been tippling there for more than four hundred years, and the wine list has the heft—and the persuasive majesty—of a Gutenberg Bible.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
The legendary Doyle’s in Jamaica Plain, for example, which dated back to the 1880s and for years was a place where the political class tippled, is no more.
—Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipple
Noun
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The coffee shops offer a variety of atmospheres and specialty drinks.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Their go-to picks include easy handheld items like mandarins, veggie chips, yogurt drinks, Babybel cheese and string cheese snacks that travel well between sports, dance and days at the pool.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Maybe booze and Jenga make a good pairing after all.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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The Plant Butchers also shut down this year, while The Donut Room and booze brand never materialized.—
John McDermott,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Starting in February, bars and liquor stores in Canada removed bourbon and other U.S.-made spirits and wines from their shelves to protest President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his unwelcome suggestion that our northern neighbors become the 51st U.S. state.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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Another must: Make the 30-mile drive out to Poplar Haus, a rustic restaurant, lodge, and craft liquor store off the scenic Gunflint Trail. Where to stay Book now: Agua Norte A five-minute drive from town, Agua Norte‘s two cabins and a loft overlook Lake Superior.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can dehydrate you.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
24 July 2025
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The cafe aims to provide a relaxing environment without caffeine or alcohol.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Suppose your palate for rum wants to travel across the islands.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The extensive cocktail list is filled with Miami vices such as rum and mezcal.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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That results in a total production of approximately 255 million bottles from the 34,000-hectare region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
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Only a limited number of bottles will be available starting July 2025 through Sazerac’s domestic and international distribution partners, as well as at the distillery and via Legacy de Forge, Sazerac’s direct-to-consumer platform powered by Blockbar.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Tipple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipple. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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