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drizzle

noun verb

very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
26
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈdɹɪz.l

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

verb

  1. moisten with fine drops

    “drizzle the meat with melted butter”

verb

  1. rain lightly

    “When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant”

In context

Example Sentences

drizzle the meat with melted butter
When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant

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