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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Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Some rain was forecast later in the week, but it is mostly expected to be confined to the North Bay; Murdock said there might be a drizzle of rain from Wednesday into Thursday but about half an inch of precipitation could fall over the same area on Friday and Saturday.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
Use it to glaze ham, turkey, or even drizzle it over roasted root vegetables for a wow factor.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The sandwich is then topped off with a drizzle of tahini or yogurt.
—Anna Spoerre, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
Some rain was forecast later in the week, but it is mostly expected to be confined to the North Bay; Murdock said there might be a drizzle of rain from Wednesday into Thursday but about half an inch of precipitation could fall over the same area on Friday and Saturday.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
Working in batches or if your air fryer is large enough, fry salmon, broccoli and potatoes together for 10-12 minutes at 400F., until salmon is cooked to your liking.
Serve salmon with potatoes and broccoli and drizzle the remaining honey-miso mixture throughout.
—Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
Use it to glaze ham, turkey, or even drizzle it over roasted root vegetables for a wow factor.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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