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
Synonyms
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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Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2024
After a prolonged stretch of record-breaking heat that scorched Southern California and sparked wildfires, much of the state will experience below average temperatures, drizzle and even early-season snow this week.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
Layer one-third of turnip slices in prepared baking dish, overlapping slices; sprinkle evenly with 1/3 cup of the Gruyère, and drizzle evenly with 1/3 cup of the cream mixture.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Finally, there is the cinnamon twist, covered in white chocolate drizzle and cinnamon sugar crystals.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2024
After a prolonged stretch of record-breaking heat that scorched Southern California and sparked wildfires, much of the state will experience below average temperatures, drizzle and even early-season snow this week.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
Verb
Half the fun of grazing on a cheese board is spreading, drizzling and stacking all the bits and bites to create your perfect flavor combo.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 26 Sep. 2024
Layer one-third of turnip slices in prepared baking dish, overlapping slices; sprinkle evenly with 1/3 cup of the Gruyère, and drizzle evenly with 1/3 cup of the cream mixture.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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