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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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
This features Cinnabon’s famous Center of the Roll, which is just the soft center topped with warm diced apples, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and streusel crumble topping.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass, gently drizzle the smoky scotch across the top, and garnish with something aromatically neutral like a ginger candy or else nothing at all.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Some lean cozy and classic, others go bold with cowboy swagger or a drizzle of hot honey, but all of them guarantee clean plates.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
This features Cinnabon’s famous Center of the Roll, which is just the soft center topped with warm diced apples, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and streusel crumble topping.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Sprinkle the tomatoes on top and drizzle with oil.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass, gently drizzle the smoky scotch across the top, and garnish with something aromatically neutral like a ginger candy or else nothing at all.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for drizzle
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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