droplet

noun

drop·​let ˈdräp-lət How to pronounce droplet (audio)
Synonyms of dropletnext
: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

Examples of droplet in a Sentence

Droplets of water collected on the windows. there were only a few droplets left in the canteen
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The tiny liquid droplets of fog can freeze to surfaces including cars and roads, creating slick conditions. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026 Particulate matter refers to tiny particles and droplets that pollute the air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Laura Fay, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026 Photos taken by Fox News Digital show blood droplets on the ground in front of Nancy Guthrie’s front door and in her driveway, painting an eerie picture of what could have led to her disappearance. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 Tiny water droplets can scatter light, washing out the vivid reds and oranges. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for droplet

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of droplet was circa 1616

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“Droplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/droplet. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

droplet

noun
drop·​let ˈdräp-lət How to pronounce droplet (audio)
: a very small drop

Medical Definition

droplet

noun
drop·​let ˈdräp-lət How to pronounce droplet (audio)
: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

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