1
: a fine misty rain
2
: something that is drizzled
a drizzle of syrup
drizzled; drizzling
ˈdri-zə-liŋ 
ˈdriz-liŋ
1
: to shed or let fall in minute drops or particles
2
: to make wet with minute drops : sprinkle
vegetables drizzled with olive oil
: to rain in very small drops or very lightly : sprinkle
Examples of drizzle in a Sentence
Noun
Yes, it's raining, but it's only a drizzle.
the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities
Verb
It was beginning to drizzle, so she pulled on her hood.
The vegetables were drizzled with olive oil.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Some areas around Kansas City could see a light drizzle of rain Tuesday while temperatures stay well above seasonal norms, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The Brookie Topped with Snickers brings together a cookie and brownie taste and also contains chunks of real Snickers bars with peanuts, nougat and milk chocolate, drizzled with caramel.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Add a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt for texture, a dash of red chili flakes for heat, and finish with a drizzle of your favorite olive oil.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Some areas around Kansas City could see a light drizzle of rain Tuesday while temperatures stay well above seasonal norms, according to the National Weather Service.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Simply place an individual portion of meat and veggies onto a sheet, add your favorite herbs and spices, drizzle with oil or butter, and roll up the parchment paper into a little pouch before popping it into the oven to steam.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
The Brookie Topped with Snickers brings together a cookie and brownie taste and also contains chunks of real Snickers bars with peanuts, nougat and milk chocolate, drizzled with caramel.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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