1
: one that drops
2
: a short glass or plastic tube fitted with a rubber bulb and used to measure liquids by drops
called also eyedropper, medicine dropper
Examples of dropper in a Sentence
He put drops in his eyes with a dropper.
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To make a martini with an olive: Using a dropper, gently pour the bitters around the rim of a frozen martini glass or coupette.
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Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
Available in 10mg or 50mg variations, BATCH’s softgels deliver the same therapeutic benefits without the hassle of measuring out your dose with a dropper.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The dropper allows for easy and precise dosing, and the oil can be added to drinks or foods or taken under the tongue for faster absorption.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2023
Your child can fill the dropper with paint, hold it above their canvas, and release the contents slowly.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
Accurate dosing: Measuring the dosage of CBD oil is easier when using a dropper under the tongue, allowing for more precise control over the amount taken.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
Oil? Sources of Emu Oil and What to Look For
Emu oil comes in many topical applications, including unrefined oils and highly refined oils in glass dropper bottles.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
The Creo 2 Comp also comes replete with a dropper post to adjust saddle height on the fly for climbs and corners.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2023
With a natural flavor and easy-to-use dropper bottle, Penguin CBD Oil is a great choice for anyone looking to incorporate CBD into their daily routine.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2023
Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
Available in 10mg or 50mg variations, BATCH’s softgels deliver the same therapeutic benefits without the hassle of measuring out your dose with a dropper.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The dropper allows for easy and precise dosing, and the oil can be added to drinks or foods or taken under the tongue for faster absorption.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2023
Your child can fill the dropper with paint, hold it above their canvas, and release the contents slowly.
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
Accurate dosing: Measuring the dosage of CBD oil is easier when using a dropper under the tongue, allowing for more precise control over the amount taken.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023
Oil? Sources of Emu Oil and What to Look For
Emu oil comes in many topical applications, including unrefined oils and highly refined oils in glass dropper bottles.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
The Creo 2 Comp also comes replete with a dropper post to adjust saddle height on the fly for climbs and corners.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2023
With a natural flavor and easy-to-use dropper bottle, Penguin CBD Oil is a great choice for anyone looking to incorporate CBD into their daily routine.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2023
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“Dropper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dropper. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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