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Meaning of the word drizzle in English

What does drizzle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drizzle

US /ˈdrɪz.əl/
UK /ˈdrɪz.əl/
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Noun

1.

light rain falling in very fine drops

Example:
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A fine drizzle was falling as we left the house.
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The forecast is for light drizzle throughout the day.
Synonym:
mistlight rainsprinkle

Verb

1.

to rain lightly in very fine drops

Example:
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It started to drizzle just as we reached the park.
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The sky looked grey and threatened to drizzle.
Synonym:
sprinklemistspit
2.

to pour a thin stream of liquid over something

Example:
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Drizzle some olive oil over the salad.
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She likes to drizzle honey on her yogurt.
Synonym:
sprinkledriptrickle
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