drizzle

/ˈdɹɪz.l/verb

To rain in very small, light drops.

Example sentences

“It started to drizzle just as we set up the picnic.”
“It drizzled all afternoon, so we stayed inside and played board games.”

Cooking has adopted it: you drizzle olive oil or honey over a dish. Lighter than 'rain', heavier than 'mist'.

Synonyms for drizzle

sprinkle

Antonyms

pour

Related words

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