swig

1 of 2

noun

ˈswig How to pronounce swig (audio)
Synonyms of swignext
: a quantity drunk at one time

swig

2 of 2

verb

swigged; swigging

transitive verb

: to drink in long drafts
swig cider

intransitive verb

: to take a swig : drink
swigger noun

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Examples of swig in a Sentence

Noun can I have just a swig of your lemonade to wash down these french fries? Verb the only way he can stay awake at his night job is by constantly swigging drinks containing caffeine
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Noun
And if the Picklejus is as resilient as intended over extreme distances, runners wearing the model won’t need to turn to a tart swig or any other remedies. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026 For generations, Dexter, Michigan, has been a popular stopover for fall leaf peepers looking for a cold swig of apple cider. — Stacey Brugeman, Midwest Living, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
On Thursday, Kim Kardashian caught flak online when a post featuring the Skims mogul and her sister Khloe Kardashian swigging tequila from a boat on a lake published shortly after Jenner announced the news of MJ’s death. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 On one hand, England fans are swigging beer in the sun with a familiar slightly nervous look on their face as the pressure is now on their team to deliver. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for swig

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1650, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of swig was circa 1623

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“Swig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swig. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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swig

1 of 2 noun
ˈswig How to pronounce swig (audio)
: a quantity drunk at one time

swig

2 of 2 verb
swigged; swigging
: to drink in long gulps
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