dewdrop

noun

Synonyms of dewdropnext
: a drop of dew

Examples of dewdrop in a Sentence

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At that time Litoff was a dewdrop and in the caucus race, while Wei was a duck and dewdrop. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025 The design is made even more mesmerizing with 3D dewdrops. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 June 2026 The pair also collaborated on an orange-and-gold dewdrop installation over the stairway and the glimmering waterfall sculpture in the three-story courtyard. Christine Muhlke, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dewdrop

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dewdrop was in the 13th century

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“Dewdrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dewdrop. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a drop of dew

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