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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Everything is as clear to me as the droplets of water that flew from Dinah’s hat when Tattoo Boy picked it up and shook it. Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026 Swimming in public pools poses similar risks, since droplets can spread through water. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026 Reduced visibility from fog, rain, snow or dust, along with sensor or windshield interference from droplets, ice or dirt, can obstruct perception, while slippery road surfaces can reduce traction and change braking performance. Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 13 May 2026 Police found droplets of blood near Nancy Guthrie’s front door and a trail of blood leading to the driveway. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 May 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 21 May. 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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