light rain falling in very fine drops, a small quantity of liquid sprinkled over something

drizzle down, drizzle with, fine drizzle

Formal and Informal Expressions of drizzle

In different contexts, you can replace 'drizzle' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'light rain' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'sprinkle' is a commonplace synonym.

drizzle: Explore its Definition & Usage

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

drizzle down
to fall slowly and lightly in drops
Example
Rain drizzled down from the sky.
drizzle with
to sprinkle or pour a small quantity of liquid over something
Example
Drizzle the cake with chocolate sauce.
fine drizzle
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.