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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
Proper cough and sneeze hygiene is especially important to reduce transmission of diseases such as COVID-19 and the flu, which are commonly transmitted through respiratory droplets.
—Libby Richards, The Conversation, 9 Aug. 2024
The company doesn't advertise an anti-smudge fluorine coating for the front glass, but water droplets didn't leave a mark and fingerprints easily wiped away with a microfiber cloth in testing.
—PCMAG, 15 July 2024
Misters on the floor in Italy coated Swifties with water droplets while free water was given out until 6 p.m. After that, fans could buy water for €3.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 13 July 2024
Regardless of which virus a person has, COVID-19 has taught everyone that respiratory diseases like COVID and the flu spread through droplets when people are talking or coughing, said Dr. Robin Ledyard, an administrator at Community Health Network.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1607, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near droplet
Cite this Entry
“Droplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/droplet. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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)
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