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Drizzled: meaning, definitions and examples

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drizzled

 

[ ˈdrɪzəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking technique

To drizzle means to pour a small amount of liquid over food in a fine stream. This technique is commonly used in cooking to add flavor, moisture, or visual appeal to dishes. Drizzling can be done with various liquids, such as sauces, oils, or syrup. It is often employed as a finishing touch on salads, desserts, or meats to enhance their taste and presentation.

Synonyms

pour, splash, stream

Examples of usage

  • She drizzled olive oil over the salad.
  • The chef drizzled chocolate sauce on the dessert.
  • He drizzled honey on his pancakes.

Translations

Translations of the word "drizzled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regado

🇮🇳 बूँद-बूँद करना

🇩🇪 nass gemacht

🇮🇩 disiram

🇺🇦 полите

🇵🇱 skropiony

🇯🇵 滴る

🇫🇷 goutte à goutte

🇪🇸 rociado

🇹🇷 serpiştirilmiş

🇰🇷 뿌려진

🇸🇦 مبلل

🇨🇿 pokapaný

🇸🇰 pokvapkaný

🇨🇳 淋上

🇸🇮 pokapljan

🇮🇸 dropar

🇰🇿 сұйық себілген

🇬🇪 წვეთოვანი

🇦🇿 yağdırılmış

🇲🇽 rociado

Etymology

The word 'drizzle' is believed to have originated from the Middle English term 'drislen,' which means to fall in small drops. This early form can be traced back to the Old English 'drȳsian,' which meant to fall or to let fall. The transition into 'drizzle' aligns with the sound imagery of light rain or small liquid droplets, suggesting a gentle action rather than a heavier pour. The term has evolved over centuries and has been solidified in English during the 15th century to describe the act of pouring liquid in a light, gentle manner, making it especially popular in culinary contexts. Today, it encapsulates not just the physical action but also the artistic presentation in food preparation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,482, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.