droplet

noun

drop·​let ˈdräp-lət How to pronounce droplet (audio)
Synonyms of dropletnext
: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

Examples of droplet in a Sentence

Droplets of water collected on the windows. there were only a few droplets left in the canteen
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If the droplets start to soak into the wood, this is an indication that the current sealant layer is not adequately protecting the wood from water and needs to be resealed. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026 If water droplets appear on the side of the foil that was facing the wall, the moisture is likely coming through the wall itself. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026 Mussels, for instance, create strong underwater adhesives and fibers through dense protein droplets. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 The bacterial infection is spread through respiratory droplets and can cause respiratory issues. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for droplet

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of droplet was circa 1616

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“Droplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/droplet. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

droplet

noun
drop·​let ˈdräp-lət How to pronounce droplet (audio)
: a very small drop

Medical Definition

droplet

noun
drop·​let ˈdräp-lət How to pronounce droplet (audio)
: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

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