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noun

ˈswig

Definition of swig

as in sip

the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time can I have just a swig of your lemonade to wash down these french fries?

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verb

as in to sip

to swallow in liquid form the only way he can stay awake at his night job is by constantly swigging drinks containing caffeine

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So take a swig from a 12-ounce can, pour the rest in the batter. — Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 An icy breeze whips beer cans across the deck as the Illinois governor takes a swig of Redbreast whiskey from a flask offered to him by a bagpiper. — Julia Terruso, Time, 28 Apr. 2026

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The six-time Grand Slam champion swigged pickle juice (more on this later). — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026 The bar was packed with revelers humming along and swigging Singaporean beer. — Gaar Adams october 3, Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swig

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The seasonal calendar is stretching earlier, chains are competing to own the first sip of autumn, and customers are voting with their orders.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ – Test yourself on presidential portrayals and summer sips.

— , FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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Most are men between the ages of 18 and 49, without a college degree, earning less than $50,000 a year, less religious than average, and likely to also drink alcohol.

— Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Food and drink Three meals a day—included in the rate, except for alcohol—are served in the main lodge, with every group being assigned the same table during their stay.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

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