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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One sip of the Meet Cute—gin, orange wine, chickweed, lemon, and honey—took me straight to the height of summer.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The influence of the barrel is evident in every sip—the gentle infusion of vanilla, caramel, spice, and sometimes even a whisper of smoke.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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The midshipmen poured water into the cup, taking turns drinking from it in a victory celebration.—
Tyrone Turner,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Quaff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quaff. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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