drams

noun

Definition of dramsnext
plural of dram
as in sprinklings
a very small amount allow me to offer a dram of advice

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  1. little
  2. ounces
  3. particles
Noun
  • Considered one of the scariest haunted houses in Cincinnati, the littles can visit with the lights on and friendly ghouls hand out candy.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2024
  • And yet the government has done precious little to keep it from happening again.
    Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 13 July 2017
Definition of little
Noun
  • Over the 15 year initial life of the mine, Perpetua expects to produce an average 300,000 ounces of gold per year at an average all-in cost of $650/oz and eventually generate hundreds of millions of dollars in annual profits.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Cascade Mountain Tech Lightweight Aluminum Trekking Poles These trekking poles are made from durable aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum and weigh just 10 ounces each.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ounces
Noun
  • Experts recommend looking for ingredients that are gentle yet effective—and avoiding harsh chemicals (like sulfates and parabens), heavy fragrances (like synthetic fragrances), or overly abrasive particles, since these things can all be irritating to the scalp.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • It’s studded with pink salt particles that gently remove buildup, skin cells, and impurities.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of particles
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“Drams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drams. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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