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
Examples of dropper in a Sentence
He put drops in his eyes with a dropper.
Recent Examples on the Web
Some people simply take it orally via a dropper, and hold it under their tongue for about 60 seconds before swallowing.
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Cbd Scout, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
To take out all the guesswork, the dropper automatically fills to the correct amount every time it’s sealed, ready for the next application.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The dropper is the equivalent of a changeup pitch in baseball.
—Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2023
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To make a martini with an olive: Using a dropper, gently pour the bitters around the rim of a frozen martini glass or coupette.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
Available in 10mg or 50mg variations, BATCH’s softgels deliver the same therapeutic benefits without the hassle of measuring out your dose with a dropper.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The dropper allows for easy and precise dosing, and the oil can be added to drinks or foods or taken under the tongue for faster absorption.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2023
Your child can fill the dropper with paint, hold it above their canvas, and release the contents slowly.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
Accurate dosing: Measuring the dosage of CBD oil is easier when using a dropper under the tongue, allowing for more precise control over the amount taken.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
Cbd Scout, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
To take out all the guesswork, the dropper automatically fills to the correct amount every time it’s sealed, ready for the next application.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The dropper is the equivalent of a changeup pitch in baseball.
—Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2023
Trending Stories 2024 Readers' Choice Awards Survey How to Find Cheap Summer Flights in 2024, According to Travel Experts
Where to Go for a Less-Crowded European Summer
To make a martini with an olive: Using a dropper, gently pour the bitters around the rim of a frozen martini glass or coupette.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
Available in 10mg or 50mg variations, BATCH’s softgels deliver the same therapeutic benefits without the hassle of measuring out your dose with a dropper.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The dropper allows for easy and precise dosing, and the oil can be added to drinks or foods or taken under the tongue for faster absorption.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2023
Your child can fill the dropper with paint, hold it above their canvas, and release the contents slowly.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
Accurate dosing: Measuring the dosage of CBD oil is easier when using a dropper under the tongue, allowing for more precise control over the amount taken.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
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“Dropper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dropper. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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