dropper

noun

drop·​per ˈdrä-pər 

1

: one that drops

2

: a short glass or plastic tube fitted with a rubber bulb and used to measure liquids by drops

called also eyedropper, medicine dropper

dropperful

ˈdrä-pər-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Examples of dropper in a Sentence

He put drops in his eyes with a dropper.

Recent Examples on the Web

When a video posted on X last week appeared to show Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on a plane adding two droppers of blue liquid to a drink, commenters were quick to share opinions about what the inky-colored substance could be. —Cathy Nelson, Health, 19 Feb. 2025

In some cases — especially if the formula is on the creamer side — a serum dropper might also work best for applying eye serum to the delicate under-eye area. —Jessie Quinn, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024

Alternatively, use it as an intensive repair mask: Apply a whole dropper’s worth to the scalp and hair, then leave it on overnight. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025

Optional extras include front suspension with 40mm of travel for £120 ($150), a dropper seatpost at £95 ($120) and a rear pannier rack at £45 ($60). —Trinity Francis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dropper

• medicine dropper

Rhymes for dropper

• chopper
• copper
• cropper
• pauper
• popper
• proper
• shopper
• stopper
• topper
• whopper
• eavesdropper
• grasshopper

Kids Definition

dropper

noun

drop·​per ˈdräp-ər 

1

: one that drops

2

: a short glass or plastic tube with a rubber bulb used to measure out liquids by drops

called also eyedropper, medicine dropper

dropperful

-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Medical Definition

dropper

noun

drop·​per ˈdräp-ər 

: a short glass tube fitted with a rubber bulb and used to measure liquids by drops

called also eyedropper, medicine dropper

dropperful

-ˌfu̇l 

noun