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noun

Definition of quaff

as in sip

the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time she was so thirsty that she drank her iced tea in one long quaff

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verb

ˈkwäf

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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The world and her uncle come to the Czech capital to watch the 15th-century astronomical clock whirr and strike the hour, take endless selfies by the statues on Charles Bridge, and quaff beer in cobblestoned medieval courtyards. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Unruly salt-and-pepper hair in a long quaff, round glasses and broad smile give James Ortiz the look of a whimsical inventor, the kind that hides away in his workshop crafting extraordinary artifacts. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026

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Patrons can follow Mexico playing South Africa on several large TVs, quaffing cold cocktails and mugs from the bar’s 40-something taps. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 Sommeliers pour complimentary quaffing wines, typical to luxury ships. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quaff

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Guests can paddleboard into the sunset from the nearby dock or sip cocktails by the firepits scattered around the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Bring your bike along for the pretty 3-mile trail between Northfield and Dundas and enjoy a sip at Keepsake Cidery.

— Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026

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Food and drink AutoCamp Joshua Tree is one of the few hotels in the area with an on-site restaurant, The Kitchen, which serves a short menu of reliable staples—pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, and breakfast items.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Be sure to thoroughly clean up food and drink residue when you are finished eating.

— Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

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