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droplet

noun

ˈdräp-lət

Definition of droplet

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 The disease is transmitted via the inhalation of droplets of contaminated water but can’t be passed from person to person or through drinking water, as is commonly believed. — News Desk, Artforum, 10 July 2026 Common forms of transmission include droplets from showers and faucets, air conditioners and flushing toilets. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Notably, the blush-pink design was covered in more than 16,000 glass droplets as a nod to Sophia Loren. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026 On June 18, a similar cloud rose from the Moscow Oil Refinery on the capital’s outskirts, with greasy black droplets raining down. — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for droplet

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Noun

At these lodges and retreats, recycled glass, volcanic stone, palm leaves, beads, clay, flowers and olive oil will become part of the trip, a tangible memory to carry home.

— Emese Maczko, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
This white French manicure pairs chrome bangle details with delicate gold beads for a chic design that feels like wearable jewelry.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Definition of bead

Noun

Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026