drizzle
noun
driz·zle
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Definition of drizzle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a fine misty rain
2
: something that is drizzled
a drizzle of syrup
drizzle
verb
drizzled;
drizzling\ ˈdri-zə-liŋ
, ˈdriz-liŋ \
, ˈdriz-liŋ \
Definition of drizzle (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to shed or let fall in minute drops or particles
2
: to make wet with minute drops : sprinkle
vegetables drizzled with olive oil
: to rain in very small drops or very lightly : sprinkle
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Other Words from drizzle
Noun
drizzly
\ ˈdri-zə-lē
, ˈdriz-lē \
adjective
, ˈdriz-lē \
adjective
Verb
drizzlingly
\ ˈdri-zə-liŋ-lē
, ˈdriz-liŋ- \
adverb
, ˈdriz-liŋ- \
adverb
Examples of drizzle in a Sentence
Noun
Yes, it's raining, but it's only a drizzle. the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activitiesVerb
It was beginning to drizzle, so she pulled on her hood. The vegetables were drizzled with olive oil.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Top with the whipped cream and drizzle the strawberry and caramel sauces over. — Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, "This stunning dessert is everything you love about banana splits, but in pie form," 30 Aug. 2019 It is dipped in chocolate fudge icing and adds peanut butter icing drizzle. — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, "Krispy Kreme is rolling out Reese's filled doughnuts," 6 Aug. 2019 The Reese’s Original Filled Chocolate Lovers Doughnut is a chocolate Original Glazed doughnut filled with Reese’s Peanut Butter Kreme, dipped in chocolate fudge icing, and decorated with a Reese’s peanut butter icing drizzle. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "This Might Be Krispy Kreme’s Best Doughnut Collaboration Yet," 5 Aug. 2019 Use a fork to drizzle any remaining chocolate over top. — Robin Miller, azcentral, "Healthy summer dinners you can make without turning on the oven," 31 July 2019 Occasional spotty drizzle or light rain might touch the coast Saturday. — oregonlive.com, "Portland metro Saturday weather: Warm through the weekend," 13 July 2019 With the blade running, drizzle the ice water in until the mixture forms a ball. — Julia O'malley, Anchorage Daily News, "Get your M.C. Escher on with a geometric rhubarb tart," 5 July 2019 Whisk pesto into vinegar, then drizzle over orzo and sprinkle with almonds. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Seared Chicken with Pesto Zucchini Orzo," 9 Aug. 2019 With the blender running at the highest speed, drizzle the olive oil through the feed tube until emulsified. — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, "This elegant, pantry-friendly white gazpacho deserves to be as famous as its red cousin," 31 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The drive on Paris began at 7 a.m. yesterday under sullen, drizzling skies. — Washington Post, "AP Was There: Allied forces liberate Paris from Nazis," 25 Aug. 2019 Best for: Sautéing and drizzling Not recommend for: Frying or roasting above 375 degrees F 3. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "10 of the Healthiest Cooking Oils, Explained," 19 Aug. 2019 If necessary, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach drizzling consistency. — Chris Ross, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Fresh fruit sweetens Thai-style chicken salad," 23 July 2019 Though rain drizzled on the crowd, nothing stopped Redhead from belting and playing the hits. — Quoron Walker, courant.com, "Party In The Park Pushes Through Rain," 18 July 2019 Top with arugula, steak, and red onion, drizzling any vinegar on top and roll tightly. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Steak Bistro Wraps," 1 July 2019 Serve right away, drizzled with more sauce (about 1 tablespoon more sauce per portion). — Ellie Krieger, The Denver Post, "Give your barbecue sauce a summer upgrade with addition of fresh blueberries," 22 July 2019 The tostadas are drizzled with avocado ranch and Hopcat’s vegan jalapeno mayo and garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Hopcat promises quicker, cheaper lunches for those in a rush," 18 July 2019 The wonderful watermelon salad ($14), also on the menu at Ouzo Bay, is drizzled with truffled vinaigrette that adds more complexity to the fruit than was previously thought possible. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "A fun, millennial vibe and tasty fare at Ouzo Beach," 18 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'drizzle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for drizzle
drizzle
noun
English Language Learners Definition of drizzle
(Entry 1 of 2)
: rain that falls lightly in very small drops
drizzle
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of drizzle (Entry 2 of 2)
: to rain in very small drops
: to pour a small amount of liquid onto or over something
See the full definition for drizzle in the English Language Learners Dictionary
drizzle
noun
driz·zle
| \ ˈdri-zəl
\
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Kids Definition of drizzle
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a fine misty rain
drizzle
verb
drizzled;
drizzling