drizzle

[ˈdrɪz(ə)l]

drizzle Definition

  • 1light rain falling in very fine drops
  • 2a small quantity of liquid sprinkled over something

Using drizzle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drizzle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The weather forecast said there would be drizzle all day.

  • Example

    She drizzled olive oil over the salad.

  • Example

    A light drizzle was falling on the city.

drizzle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drizzle

Antonyms for drizzle

Phrases with drizzle

  • to fall slowly and lightly in drops

    Example

    Rain drizzled down from the sky.

  • to sprinkle or pour a small quantity of liquid over something

    Example

    Drizzle the cake with chocolate sauce.

  • very light rain that falls in very fine drops

    Example

    The fine drizzle made the roads slippery.

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Summary: drizzle in Brief

The term 'drizzle' [ˈdrɪz(ə)l] refers to light rain falling in very fine drops, or a small quantity of liquid sprinkled over something. It is often used to describe the weather, as in 'The weather forecast said there would be drizzle all day,' or cooking, as in 'She drizzled olive oil over the salad.' 'Drizzle' can also be used in phrases like 'drizzle down' and 'drizzle with,' which denote the slow and light falling of drops or the act of sprinkling liquid over something.

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