drizzle

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈdɹɪz.l/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Light rain.

2 Definition

Very small, numerous, and uniformly dispersed water drops, mist, or sprinkle. Unlike fog droplets, drizzle falls to the ground.

Example Sentences
  • No longer pouring, the rain outside slowed down to a faint drizzle.
3 Definition

Water.

Example Sentences
  • Stop drinking all of my drizzle!
4 Definition

A cake onto which icing, honey or syrup has been drizzled in an artistic manner.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To rain lightly.

Example Sentences
  • We had planned a picnic for Joe's birthday, but it ended up drizzling all day.
2 Definition

To shed slowly in minute drops or particles.

3 Definition

To pour slowly and evenly, especially oil or honey in cooking.

Example Sentences
  • The recipe says to toss the salad and then drizzle olive oil on it.
4 Definition

To cover by pouring in this manner.

Example Sentences
  • The recipe says to toss the salad and then drizzle it in olive oil.
5 Definition

To urinate.

6 Definition

To carry out parfilage, the process of unravelling.