drip
verb
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dripped;
dripping
Definition of drip
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: to let fall in drops
a brush dripping paint
2
: to let out or seem to spill copiously
her voice dripping sarcasm trees dripping Spanish moss
1a
: to let fall drops of moisture or liquid
wet clothes dripping onto the floor
b
: to overflow with or as if with moisture
stories dripping with pop-culture references toast dripping with butter
2
: to fall in or as if in drops
let the excess drip off
3
: to waft or pass gently
drip
nounDefinition of drip (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: a part of a cornice or other member that projects to throw off rainwater
also
: an overlapping metal strip or an underneath groove for the same purpose
2a
: a falling in drops
b
: liquid that falls, overflows, or is extruded in drops
a pan to catch drips
3
: the sound made by or as if by falling drops
4
: a device for the administration of a fluid at a slow rate especially into a vein
also
: a material so administered
5
: a dull or unattractive person
drip
adjectiveDefinition of drip (Entry 3 of 4)
: of, relating to, or being coffee made by letting boiling water drip slowly through finely ground coffee
drip coffee a drip pot
DRIP
abbreviationDefinition of DRIP (Entry 4 of 4)
dividend reinvestment plan
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Synonyms for drip
Synonyms: Verb
distill (also distil), dribble, drop, trickle
Synonyms: Noun
bore, drag, droner, dullsville, nudnik (also nudnick), snooze, snoozer, yawn, yawner
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Examples of drip in a Sentence
Verb
Water dripped from a leak in the ceiling. Blood dripped down his leg from the cut. Hot wax dripped onto my fingers. The pine trees dripped sap onto the cars. The kids dripped water all over the house.Noun
Drips of water fell from a leak in the ceiling. We heard the drip of the rain. the steady drip, drip, drip of the faucet Water fell from the ceiling in a steady drip. The doctor put the patient on a morphine drip to manage the pain. Don't invite that drip to your party!
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Manicured gardens, lush foliage and arbors dripping with wisteria create an enchanting backyard setting. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: This spacious, gracious Monte Sereno estate ensures a tranquil lifestyle close to Los Gatos," 30 July 2019 The scene is framed by a silhouetted tree branch, its leaves seeming to drip blood. — Christopher Knight, latimes.com, "Natural landscapes turned noxious in photography on view at Blum & Poe," 22 June 2019 The Bruins were lifted by the return of captain Zdeno Chara, who left Game 4 dripping blood after taking a deflected puck off his face. — Jimmy Golen, chicagotribune.com, "Jordan Binnington's 38 saves help Blues beat Bruins 2-1 and take a 3-2 lead in the Stanley Cup Final," 6 June 2019 His post dripping with scorn and hatred toward the Republican Party and the President Trump and the responses to his post fueled him even more. — NBC News, "Meet the Press - June 16, 2019," 16 June 2019 Two expansive tables were filled with towers of flowers, mountains of decorative blue and white Chinoiserie elements, and the ceiling virtually dripped with ornate red silk lanterns. — David Nash, Town & Country, "How to Throw the Ultimate Chinese New Year Celebration," 22 Feb. 2019 Tomatoes are as sweet as candy, stone fruit is dripping with juice, cucumbers are crisp as can be, and there are too many varieties of peppers to count. — Bon Appétit, "27 Summer Recipes That Couldn’t Be Simpler," 15 July 2019 Everyone knows that the best time to eat a peach is in the dead of summer, peak season, when the fruit is so luscious that the juices drip with each bite. — Catherine Lo, Good Housekeeping, "How to Freeze Peaches in Three Easy Steps," 25 June 2019 Draymond Green was his typical brash self, and his passion was dripping off the screen. — Rohan Nadkarni, SI.com, "The Warriors Deserve to Win These NBA Finals," 11 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Stimulating slogans decorated the training grounds, drip-feeding confidence and self-belief into the players. — SI.com, "Helenio Herrera: The Innovator Who Single-Handedly Changed the Beautiful Game," 7 Aug. 2019 Alternatively, a colorful, patterned tea towel or dark, wide napkin can be tied around the neck of the bottle to catch any drips and keep them from landing in the butter dish. — Sara Mae Albert, Harper's BAZAAR, "How to Plan a Casual Chic Dinner Party," 2 Aug. 2019 These compounds are formed when fat and juices from meat drip onto hot coals. — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "5 easy and tasty ways for safer grilling," 20 July 2019 If your garden has drip irrigation, sow the seeds along the drip lines. — Hilary Dahl, Good Housekeeping, "How to Plant a Fall Garden and Grow Late-Season Crops," 1 July 2019 Annabelle kills herself and lets her blood drip onto the Annabelle doll, allowing the demon to reattach itself to its favorite host. — Daniel Menegaz, EW.com, "Tracking Annabelle's confusing journey through the Conjuring universe," 27 June 2019 His drip and micro-spray irrigation systems deliver water directly to the base of a plant or its roots instead of saturating an entire field. — Dan Elliott, The Denver Post, "Colorado farms turn to technology amid water warnings in Southwest U.S.," 13 Aug. 2019 His drip and micro-spray irrigation systems deliver water directly to the base of a plant or its roots instead of saturating an entire field. — Dan Elliott, USA TODAY, "Farmers are using drones to help save an endangered US river," 13 Aug. 2019 Authorities have drip-fed details of the incident to the public. — Alexander Smith, NBC News, "Russian failed nuclear test hints at Putin's dangerous plans to beat U.S. defenses," 13 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Apple has made no secret of its AR aspirations, but its slow-drip approach has always targeted users inside the home: placing furniture, playing with Legos. — Peter Rubin, WIRED, "Apple Puts the AR in 'Art' (and in 'Transparent Sky-Being')," 16 Aug. 2019 The cafe serves all the usual suspects here (drip coffee, lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, and cold brew), as well as seasonal specialty drinks like lavender lattes and spicy Mexican mochas. — Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Condé Nast Traveler, "10 Best Coffee Shops in Atlanta," 22 Aug. 2018 With beans from respected roasters like Stumptown and Methodical, even a drip coffee here is good. — Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Condé Nast Traveler, "10 Best Coffee Shops in Atlanta," 22 Aug. 2018 For its drip coffee and espresso, Plein Air uses Four Letter Word, while its cold brew comes from Metric. — Adam Lukach, RedEye Chicago, "What's in a cup? Chicago specialty roasters showcase sips in all shades of black," 9 Nov. 2017