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
Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the best — and certainly the most glamorous — spots on the island to sip and savor, Remy Bar & Salon, offers a menu of signature tipples like the Eden Colada, with rum and Champagne, as well as expertly mixed classics.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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
Amid firing Russian Kalashnikovs, skirting military skirmishes, and tipples in tanks, Neville gets to know Veley and his crew.
—Longreads, 6 Dec. 2024
One of the best — and certainly the most glamorous — spots on the island to sip and savor, Remy Bar & Salon, offers a menu of signature tipples like the Eden Colada, with rum and Champagne, as well as expertly mixed classics.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
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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Meanwhile, bartenders are embracing savory ingredients, exciting those of us who chase intrigue and surprises in our drinks.—
Joey Skladany,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
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In recent years, many theater venues have introduced at-seat ordering, offering the convenience of having drinks and snacks delivered directly to theatergoers, eliminating the need to queue during intermission.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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What gin mill were Brian Albert and Brian Higgins boozing in before heading over to the Waterfall? A. Joe Angelo’s Café in Brockton B. Southside Tavern in Braintree C. Donahue’s Pub in Holbrook D. The Hillside in Canton 26.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2024
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There is no plot to speak of in this delicately directed film that somehow does acquire suspense as Peter works out the kinks of his yesterday, Rebecca Hall as Rosenkrantz in a fabulous red smock, cigarettes and booze freely flowing everywhere.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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Jack Daniel’s 14-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey (SRP $150) is available in limited numbers now, so check your local liquor store or websites like ReserveBar to find a bottle.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even more prudent is taking an entire bottle home from your local liquor store; an exchange that ought to set you back somewhere in the ballpark of $229.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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According to the police news release, Fabianski was charged with criminal mischief, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of alcohol under 21, and driving under the influence.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 2018, The Lancet published research using 26 years of global data in an attempt to determine how much alcohol is safe.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The boat ride was a pleasure unto itself, with rum punch on board.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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In addition to scotch distilleries and whiskies like Lagavulin, Talisker, Dalwhinnie, and Oban, Diageo owns major tequila brands Casamigos and Don Julio, flavored rum brand Captain Morgan, Canadian whisky Crown Royal, and Guinness beer.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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While about a quarter of Coca-Cola products come in aluminum cans, consumers are also accustomed to plastic and glass bottles.—
Maria Sole Campinoti,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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According to a search-warrant affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE, Arakawa was found in the bathroom, next to a space heater and an open bottle of pills.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Tipple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipple. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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