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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Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
That made the Nova Pro great not only for marginal freezing temps but also in wet flurries or light drizzle.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
After carving, drizzle some hot chicken broth over breast slices to moisten them before serving.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Serve garnished with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of herbs, if desired.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
That made the Nova Pro great not only for marginal freezing temps but also in wet flurries or light drizzle.
—Frederick Reimers, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
For an extra touch, drizzle the mashed potatoes with gravy for a nostalgic touch.
—Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
After carving, drizzle some hot chicken broth over breast slices to moisten them before serving.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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