1
: one that drops
2
: a short glass or plastic tube fitted with a rubber bulb and used to measure liquids by drops
called also eyedropper, medicine dropper
Examples of dropper in a Sentence
He put drops in his eyes with a dropper.
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Though the dropper is easy to use, the brand also sells a massaging applicator, which maximizes distribution and blood flow.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
The self-loading dropper dispenses the perfect amount of product, making application effortless, while the dark glass packaging ensures the formula remains stable and potent.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
In the episode, Meghan filled a mixing bowl with Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) before adding two liquid droppers full of arnica oil.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
It's said to be compatible with mechanical dropper posts from big-name companies such as OneUp, Fox, Bontrager and Race Face.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
The self-loading dropper dispenses the perfect amount of product, making application effortless, while the dark glass packaging ensures the formula remains stable and potent.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
In the episode, Meghan filled a mixing bowl with Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) before adding two liquid droppers full of arnica oil.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
It's said to be compatible with mechanical dropper posts from big-name companies such as OneUp, Fox, Bontrager and Race Face.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dropper
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“Dropper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dropper. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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