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drizzle

[driz-uhl]

verb (used without object)

drizzled, drizzling 
  1. to rain gently and steadily in fine drops; sprinkle.

    It drizzled throughout the night.

  2. to fall in fine drops.



verb (used with object)

drizzled, drizzling 
  1. to pour in a fine stream.

    Drizzle melted butter over the breadcrumb topping.

  2. to rain or let fall in fine drops or particles; sprinkle.

    He then drizzled grated cheese over the hot pasta.

noun

  1. a very light rain.

  2. Meteorology.precipitation consisting of numerous minute droplets of water less than 0.02 inch (0.5 millimeter) in diameter.

drizzle

/ ˈɪə /

noun

  1. very light rain, specifically consisting of droplets less than 0.5 mm in diameter

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (intr) to rain lightly

  2. (tr) to moisten with tiny droplets

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • drizzly adverb
  • ˈ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of drizzle1

First recorded in 1535–45; perhaps back formation from dryseling, dissimilated variant of Middle English drysning “fall (of dew)”; akin to Old English ŧDz “to fall”; cognate with Old Saxon driosan, Gothic driusan
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of drizzle1

Old English ŧDz to fall; related to Old Saxon driosan, Gothic driusan, Norwegian ō
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They can also be added to an omelette or roasted on their own and finished with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

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Once they’re slightly thickened, slowly drizzle in warm, melted butter while whisking constantly.

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Two fans used artificial turf to shield their heads during a drizzle.

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It became the people’s dressing: a dunk for baby carrots, a drizzle for pizza, equally at home next to a pile of atomic-red buffalo wings or a crisp wedge.

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It wore ruby strawberries and a drizzle of olive oil like jewelry.

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