 drizzle |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (meteorology) very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower | |
| Synonyms: | mizzle | |
| Related terms: | rain | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (meteorology) rain lightly | |
| Synonyms: | mizzle | |
| Examples: | "When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant." |
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| Related terms: | rain | |
| 3. | [ verb ] moisten with fine drops | |
| Synonyms: | moisten | |
| Examples: | "drizzle the meat with melted butter" |
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| Related terms: | sprinkle moistening | |
| Similar spelling: |
drizzly drizzling Drexler drugless Dressler draggled |
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