drizzle
noun
1. very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
Similar word(s): mizzle
Definition categories: phenomenon, rain, rainfall
Sentences with drizzle as a noun:
- No longer pouring, the rain outside slowed down to a faint drizzle.
- Stop drinking all of my drizzle!
verb
1. rain lightly
- When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant
Similar word(s): mizzle
Definition categories: weather, rain
2. moisten with fine drops
- drizzle the meat with melted butter
Similar word(s): moisten
Definition categories: contact, splash, splosh, sprinkle
Sentences with drizzle as a verb:
- The recipe says to toss the salad and then drizzle it in olive oil.
- The recipe says to toss the salad and then drizzle olive oil on it.