drib

noun

: a small amount
usually used in the phrase dribs and drabs

Examples of drib in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Alma is a victim of her own quest for love, and pieces of information about her past that might inform her reaction to Maggie’s claims unfurl in dribs throughout the movie. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025 Squeeze out every last drib of space, pare back energy costs, and whittle down every extra pound of concrete and steel until your design is as lean as a racehorse. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

probably back-formation from dribble & driblet

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drib was in 1709

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Drib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drib. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!