Drizzling: meaning, definitions and examples

Light rain falling in very fine drops, often used to describe rain that is not too heavy and usually continuous.

• It was drizzling all day, making it a perfect day to stay indoors and read a book

Used to describe very light, scattered rain. This is often just enough to dampen surfaces but not to cause any significant wetting.

• There was a light sprinkling of rain as we walked through the park, barely enough to need an umbrella

A term that can be used for a very fine, misty rain, similar to drizzling but often conveys a sense of mist mixed with light rain.

• The countryside was covered in a gentle mizzle, making the grass look fresh and green

Describes weather with intermittent bursts of rain, often heavier than drizzling and occurring in short periods.

• The forecast called for a showery afternoon, with periods of sunshine in between the rain

Drizzling refers to light rain that is fine and steady, often occurring over a longer period of time.

• It was drizzling all morning; perfect weather for reading a book indoors

Sprinkle refers to light rain that is intermittent and scattered, often for a short duration.

• We felt a few sprinkles of rain, but it wasn't enough to make us leave the beach

Mizzle is a blend of mist and drizzle, describing very fine, misty rain that is barely noticeable.

• We didn't need an umbrella; it was just mizzling a bit

A shower implies a short period of moderate to heavy rainfall, usually followed by dry conditions. It's more intense than drizzling or sprinkling.

• There was a brief shower in the afternoon, but it cleared up quickly