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Drizzle Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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drizzle

driz-zle

🇺🇸 /ˈdɹɪzəɫ/ · 🇬🇧 /dɹˈɪzəl/

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

weather

Light rain falling in very fine drops.

Synonyms

mist, shower, sprinkle.

Examples of usage

  • The weather forecast predicts drizzle for this afternoon.
  • I don't mind a little drizzle, it's quite refreshing.
Context #2 | Verb

cooking

To pour a thin stream of liquid or sauce over food.

Synonyms

ladle, pour, spoon.

Examples of usage

  • She drizzled the chocolate sauce over the cake.
  • The chef drizzled olive oil on top of the salad.

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Quick facts about “drizzle”

Drizzle is a 2-syllable noun and verb (driz-zle). It is pronounced /ˈdɹɪzəɫ/ in American English and /dɹˈɪzəl/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #21,810 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'drizzle'

The word 'drizzle' originated from the Middle English word 'drysel', which means 'falling slowly or in fine particles'. The term has been used to describe light rain since the 18th century. Drizzle is typically associated with gloomy weather conditions and is often seen in regions with high humidity.

Rhymes

Drizzle rhymes with grizzle, chisel, sizzle, fizzle, frizzle, bizzell, frizell and frizzell.

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Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,810, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.