drizzle

noun
UK: /ˈdrɪz.əl/
US: /ˈdrɪz.əl/

  1. Very light rain.

    1. We had a bit of drizzle this morning, so I took an umbrella with me.
    2. The weather forecast predicts light drizzle for the afternoon, making outdoor activities less appealing.

Synonyms

mizzle sprinkle spray
drizzle verb

  1. To rain lightly.

    1. It might drizzle later, according to the weather app.
    2. Even though it continued to drizzle, the determined hikers pressed on towards the summit.

  2. To pour a small amount of liquid over food.

    1. Drizzle some olive oil over the salad before serving it.
    2. She carefully chose to drizzle balsamic glaze across the bruschetta to enhance its flavor profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "drizzle" is /ˈdrɪz.əl/ in British English and /ˈdrɪz.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "drizzle": mizzle, sprinkle, spray.

Example usage of "drizzle": "We had a bit of drizzle this morning, so I took an umbrella with me.". More examples on the page.