1
: a fine misty rain
2
: something that is drizzled
a drizzle of syrup
drizzled; drizzling
ˈdri-zə-liŋ 
ˈdriz-liŋ
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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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 activities
Verb
It was beginning to drizzle, so she pulled on her hood.
The vegetables were drizzled with olive oil.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a few showers or patches of drizzle will move through the region Friday morning.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Nov. 2024
Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
To end the night, little cups of soft serve with a seasonal fruit drizzle landed in front of each guest.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a few showers or patches of drizzle will move through the region Friday morning.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
This eye-catching, tri-color panettone is filled with raspberry, chocolate, and almond and then drizzled with chocolate and rainbow cookies, which will satiate any sweet tooth.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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