droplet

noun

drop·​let ˈdräp-lət 

: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

Synonyms of droplet

• bead
• glob
• drip
• drop

Examples of droplet in a Sentence

Droplets of water collected on the windows.

there were only a few droplets left in the canteen

Recent Examples on the Web

Legionnaires’ disease is spread by inhaling tiny water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026

The disease is transmitted via the inhalation of droplets of contaminated water but can’t be passed from person to person or through drinking water, as is commonly believed. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026

Common forms of transmission include droplets from showers and faucets, air conditioners and flushing toilets. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Notably, the blush-pink design was covered in more than 16,000 glass droplets as a nod to Sophia Loren. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

droplet

noun

drop·​let ˈdräp-lət 

: a very small drop

Medical Definition

droplet

noun

drop·​let ˈdräp-lət 

: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)