drizzle
drizzle Lexical Profile
drizzle Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Light rain falling in very fine, mist-like drops.
"A steady gray drizzle dampened the cobblestones as we walked toward the train station."
A small, thin stream of liquid, such as sauce, syrup, oil, or icing, poured lightly over food.
"The roasted vegetables were served warm with a light drizzle of balsamic glaze."
• verb
To rain lightly in very small, fine drops.
"It began to drizzle just as the outdoor concert was about to start."
To pour a thin, continuous stream of liquid (such as oil, honey, or melted chocolate) lightly over food.
"Drizzle the warm honey evenly over the freshly baked baklava before serving."
• Rhymes for drizzle
Word Origin & Etymology
Dating back to the mid-16th century, 'drizzle' is likely a frequentative formation from Middle English 'dresen' and Old English 'dreosan' (meaning 'to fall'), related to Old Saxon 'driosan' and Gothic 'driusan'.