Thesaurus results for DROPLET

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 Condensation can look like a hazy fog, water droplets, or streams of water dripping down the window. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 Measles spreads when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes, spreading the virus through respiratory droplets. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Sometimes, those droplets can drop below freezing but stay liquid. — Ray Petelin, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026 Its droplets contain proteins, water, salts and small molecules that help the adhesive remain soft and tacky. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for droplet

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Noun

Robert Graham 50th Anniversary Collection uses Rivoli’s artwork on a range of statement shirts — a signature of Robert Graham — as well as leather jackets, T-shirts and accessories, some of which are adorned with embroidery, beads and crystals.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Highlights include a jewel box of a shop lined with wood drawers of glittering gemlike brooches, insignia, cords, and colored fringes; an embroidery and monogramming school; and a bead room for commissioning consultations.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of bead

Noun

But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of glob

Noun

That explains some of how Eubank Jr ended up spending two days in hospital hooked up to a drip after his first fight against Benn.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Pitchside Coffee serves a variety of espresso drinks, drip coffee, iced teas, matcha and more.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of drip

Noun

The head coach lauded improvements from the offensive line, said the running game got better in the second half and refused to throw receiver Romeo Doubs under the bus, noting that drops sometimes happen.

— Chad Graff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Diamond drop earrings and rings, and a long crescent moon necklace, draped directly against her décolletage and plunging neckline.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026