TIPPLES Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

tipples 1 of 2

noun

plural of tipple

as in liquors

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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tipples

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tipple

as in drinks

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages I do tipple now and then

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The cocktail program will be crafted by one of Employees Only’s principal bartenders, ensuring top-notch tipples round after round. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 Power brings a warmer and more wayward sensibility to such material than, say, the German photographers Bernd and Hilla Becher, whose deadpan grids of coal tipples and water towers drained industrial structures of affect. — Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 23 June 2026 The Whaler This boisterous eatery has been an institution in Salamanca since its establishment in the early 1800s, but a recent reinvigoration of the property means fine fare and top tipples match the camaraderie that spills out to the barrel-high-top tables out front. — Riley Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 Expect to try tipples like a frozen piña colada with whole coffee beans and a PX sherry float. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026 The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 But while people’s loyalty to their favourite tipples can be strong, some newer Portuguese wines have enjoyed a surge in popularity. — Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026 Bar director Justin Sheffey and bar manager Christopher Osman invent new cocktails and innovate concepts on old-school tipples. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026 Each festive season, after the late nights, parties and tipples—not to mention the expense of going to bars— many people give up alcohol entirely for the month of January. — Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025

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Noun

The import taxes will hit everything from hockey sticks to some building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
This list of 11 Labor Day cocktail ideas features a wide array of liquors, including vodka, gin, bourbon, cognac and tequila.

— John Kell, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of liquors

Verb

On the palate, first sips are remarkably soft and approachable, and Hyperion drinks a touch below its 110 proof.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Then there are the other small appliances that have remained in their original boxes since your bridal shower, the dozens of reusable water bottles that no one ever drinks from, and the mysterious gadget that permanently lives in the utensil drawer.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of drinks

Noun

Sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners are low-calorie alternatives to sugar that can be helpful for people managing diabetes or watching their weight.

— Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Heavy stylers with alcohols can dry out the hair and scalp, causing product buildup that leads to dandruff-like flakes.

— Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026

Definition of alcohols

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Oenophiles can store their wine collection in the home’s original cellar, with space for about 4,000 bottles, and cinephiles can get comfy in the cinema, outfitted with theater-like seating.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
The recall affects 15mL bottles of Clear Eyes' Maximum Itchy Eye Relief, which mitigates itchiness, redness and other eye irritations, according to the product description.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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