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
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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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
For many White Sox fans who braved crisp temperatures and light drizzle, the tradition of Opening Day outweighed all the reasons this franchise has given its fans not to show up: A 121-loss season in 2024.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Petit, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Two dessert dishes included a banana leaf flan drizzled in sesame caramel and a violet hibiscus meringue that sparked a tropical sensation yet casually constrained thanks to a touch of vanilla.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Finish with a sprinkle of chives, freshly grated lemon zest, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Credits
Recipe excerpted from The Wishbone Kitchen by Meredith Hayden.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2025
For many White Sox fans who braved crisp temperatures and light drizzle, the tradition of Opening Day outweighed all the reasons this franchise has given its fans not to show up: A 121-loss season in 2024.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
In fact, Mia made it into the brand's first post, which appeared to show Meghan drizzling honey onto a croissant.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Two dessert dishes included a banana leaf flan drizzled in sesame caramel and a violet hibiscus meringue that sparked a tropical sensation yet casually constrained thanks to a touch of vanilla.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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