Definition of dropletnext
as in bead
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass there were only a few droplets left in the canteen

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Recent Examples of droplet It is spread through close contact with an infected person, such as through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 The team used a micro-dispenser that emits minute droplets of liquid fragrance, along with ultrasound waves to atomize those droplets into a fine mist. Shirl Leigh march 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026 The first stage focuses on protecting the instrument from Venus’s highly corrosive environment by filtering out sulfuric acid droplets and fine particles. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026 Measles is one of the most contagious diseases, spreading easily through air droplets, liable to infect up to 90% of unvaccinated people nearby. Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for droplet
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Noun
  • The minimally invasive treatment uses tiny radioactive beads.
    Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Simple crafting supplies—like beads, painting kits, or floral arranging tools—are fun for a whole group.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.
    Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
  • With just a pea-size glob of scat, biologists can genetically decode which individual whale produced the sample.
    Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Hand watering or drip irrigation is recommended for trees and native vegetation planted within the last three years.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Avoid overhead sprinklers and choose soaker hoses, drip irrigation, or hand-watering so that water is delivered low and slow and reaches the roots.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
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  • To make one, fill a small saucepan with water, then add lemon, orange, or grapefruit slices, fresh rosemary or mint sprigs, and a few drops of a pure essential oil of your choice, Martinez explains.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
  • This season, the goal since first puck drop has been the ultimate prize for the Colorado Avalanche -- the Stanley Cup.
    Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Droplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droplet. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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