drizzle

¹driz·zle

noun \ˈdri-zəl\

Definition of DRIZZLE

1

: a fine misty rain

2

: something that is drizzled <a drizzle of syrup>

— driz·zly \ˈdriz-(ə-)lē\ adjective

Examples of DRIZZLE

1. Yes, it's raining, but it's only a drizzle.
2. <the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities>

First Known Use of DRIZZLE

1554

Related to DRIZZLE

Synonyms: mist, mizzle, sprinkle

Related Words: precipitation, rainfall, shower

Near Antonyms: cloudburst, deluge, downpour, storm; rainstorm, thunderstorm; monsoon

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Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

Rhymes with DRIZZLE

chisel, fizzle, frizzle, grizzle, mizzle, pizzle, sizzle, swizzle