drizzled; drizzling
ˈdri-zə-liŋ 
ˈdriz-liŋ
1
: to shed or let fall in minute drops or particles
2
: to make wet with minute drops : sprinkle
vegetables drizzled with olive oil
: to rain in very small drops or very lightly : sprinkle
Examples of drizzle in a Sentence
Noun
Yes, it's raining, but it's only a drizzle.
the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities
Verb
It was beginning to drizzle, so she pulled on her hood.
The vegetables were drizzled with olive oil.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2026
Finish with a generous drizzle of sauce, and serve immediately.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
As rain drizzled and the humidity bore down, the president peered at blueprints for the public golf course, before driving to his own course in Virginia via the Arlington Memorial Bridge, near where his Triumphal Arch may soon be built.
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Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
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Noun
Top off your banana peel tea with a drizzle of honey or a small amount of another sweetener, if desired.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
27 June 2026
Finish with a generous drizzle of sauce, and serve immediately.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Verb
Pre-slice wedges for easy access and drizzle with pepper sauce as desired when ready to enjoy.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
As rain drizzled and the humidity bore down, the president peered at blueprints for the public golf course, before driving to his own course in Virginia via the Arlington Memorial Bridge, near where his Triumphal Arch may soon be built.
—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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