dropper

noun

drop·​per ˈdrä-pər 

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

dropperful

ˈdrä-pər-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Examples of dropper in a Sentence

He put drops in his eyes with a dropper.

Recent Examples on the Web

Though the dropper is easy to use, the brand also sells a massaging applicator, which maximizes distribution and blood flow. —Emily Orofino, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025

The self-loading dropper dispenses the perfect amount of product, making application effortless, while the dark glass packaging ensures the formula remains stable and potent. —Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025

In the episode, Meghan filled a mixing bowl with Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) before adding two liquid droppers full of arnica oil. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025

It's said to be compatible with mechanical dropper posts from big-name companies such as OneUp, Fox, Bontrager and Race Face. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing dropper

• medicine dropper

Rhymes for dropper

• chopper
• copper
• cropper
• pauper
• popper
• proper
• shopper
• stopper
• topper
• whopper
• eavesdropper
• grasshopper

Kids Definition

dropper

noun

drop·​per ˈdräp-ər 

1

: one that drops

2

: a short glass or plastic tube with a rubber bulb used to measure out liquids by drops

called also eyedropper, medicine dropper

dropperful

-ˌfu̇l 

noun

Medical Definition

dropper

noun

drop·​per ˈdräp-ər 

: a short glass tube fitted with a rubber bulb and used to measure liquids by drops

called also eyedropper, medicine dropper

dropperful

-ˌfu̇l 

noun