Droplet: meaning, definitions and examples

Refers to a very small drop of liquid, commonly used in scientific or medical contexts.

• Tiny droplets of water formed on the window
• Scientists studied the droplets of blood under the microscope

A small, round amount of liquid that falls or can be made to fall in a small mass, such as water or medicine.

• A drop of rain fell on his face
• The doctor gave him a drop of medicine

Used to describe a small, rounded bubble of liquid, often sweat or other body fluids, or in crafts as a small, round object.

• Beads of sweat formed on his forehead
• She carefully threaded each bead onto the string

Refers to a very tiny piece or amount of something, often used in scientific contexts to describe the smallest units of a substance.

• Particles of dust floated in the sunlight
• A particle of sand got into my eye

Repeated word, please refer to the first entry

Describes an extremely small piece of matter, often used in scientific and technical contexts.

• The air was filled with tiny dust particles
• Scientists observed the behavior of subatomic particles

Usually describes small, rounded pieces of solid material or liquid, often in crafts, jewelry, or when liquid forms rounded shapes.

• She wore a necklace made of colorful beads
• Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead

Generally applies to small, round marks or spots, often used in writing, art, or design.

• Please dot your 'i's and cross your 't's
• The page was covered in red dots from his pen