drizzle
Americanverb (used without object)
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to rain gently and steadily in fine drops; sprinkle.
It drizzled throughout the night.
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to fall in fine drops.
verb (used with object)
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to pour in a fine stream.
Drizzle melted butter over the breadcrumb topping.
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to rain or let fall in fine drops or particles; sprinkle.
He then drizzled grated cheese over the hot pasta.
noun
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a very light rain.
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Meteorology. precipitation consisting of numerous minute droplets of water less than 0.02 inch (0.5 millimeter) in diameter.
noun
verb
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(intr) to rain lightly
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(tr) to moisten with tiny droplets
Other Word Forms
- drizzly adverb
Etymology
Origin of drizzle
First recorded in 1535–45; perhaps back formation from dryseling, dissimilated variant of Middle English drysning “fall (of dew)”; akin to Old English drēosan “to fall”; cognate with Old Saxon driosan, Gothic driusan
Example Sentences
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You can add syrup drizzles on top, you can add soft-top cold foam.
Light drizzle turned heavy and overs began to be lost after more than an hour and 10 minutes' delay.
From Barron's
A drizzle and chill could not discourage hundreds of fans with umbrellas from lining the fairways to cheer for their favorite players on the 100-year anniversary of the tournament originally called the LA Open.
From Los Angeles Times
I had to spice up the salsa with drizzles of Tabasco.
From Los Angeles Times
Honeyed roasted squash spooned over thick yogurt with a drizzle of maple syrup.
From Salon
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