Definition of droplet
: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)
Explore Merriam-Webster
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 of droplet from the Web
-
Even the liquid-moving technology—called acoustic droplet ejection—has existed for decades.
-
The health authority said people should avoid swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing or power boating, in areas where blooms are identified.
-
Arranged in diamonds on the wall, the weights sit like droplets of water, permanently preserving real bees and faux flowers for eternity.
-
Iridescence is seen mostly when part of a cloud is forming because then all the droplets have a similar history and consequently have a similar size.
-
Iridescence like this happens when the clouds are very thin and are made of similar-sized water droplets.
-
Preparation To maintain the freshness, wash a big batch and dry completely in a salad spinner, getting the last droplets of moisture off by rolling in a towel.
-
Preparation To maintain the freshness, wash a big batch and dry completely in a salad spinner, getting the last droplets of moisture off by rolling in a towel.
-
Just what makes bats special is still unclear; there are many competing hypotheses, from a primitive immune system to echolocation creating droplet clouds that help spread viruses.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'droplet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of droplet
1607
DROPLET Defined for English Language Learners
DROPLET Defined for Kids
Medical Dictionary
Learn More about droplet
-
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for droplet Spanish Central: Translation of droplet Nglish: Translation of droplet for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of droplet for Arabic speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up droplet? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!