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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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Southern California’s surprise May heat wave is set to break Saturday evening, with cooler temperatures expected on Mother’s Day and fog and even drizzle arriving early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly, until the vinaigrette is smooth and fully combined.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 24 May 2025
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Noun
For an elevated dessert, drizzle over vanilla ice cream and top with cut or macerated strawberries or peaches.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
Southern California’s surprise May heat wave is set to break Saturday evening, with cooler temperatures expected on Mother’s Day and fog and even drizzle arriving early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
—Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2025
Verb
Homemade pesto ground with a mortar and pestle is drizzled on top with Taggiasca olives.
—Lily Radziemski, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly, until the vinaigrette is smooth and fully combined.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 24 May 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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