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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The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026 As fog passes through, tiny droplets cling to the mesh, combine and drip into gutters that funnel the water into storage tanks. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026 However, analyzing individual droplets is a tricky task that poses many questions. Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026 Once the water droplets from the mister evaporate from plant leaves, that moisture is carried throughout the room. Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 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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