1
: a fine misty rain
2
: something that is drizzled
a drizzle of syrup
drizzled; drizzling
ˈdri-zə-liŋ 
ˈdriz-liŋ
1
: to shed or let fall in minute drops or particles
2
: to make wet with minute drops : sprinkle
vegetables drizzled with olive oil
: to rain in very small drops or very lightly : sprinkle
Synonyms
Examples of drizzle in a Sentence
Noun
Yes, it's raining, but it's only a drizzle.
the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities
Verb
It was beginning to drizzle, so she pulled on her hood.
The vegetables were drizzled with olive oil.
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Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 3 July 2024
There’s even an option for pickle lovers, the Hardy Pickle Pizza with breaded chicken, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and dill pickles, topped with a drizzle of garlic dill ranch sauce.
—Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2024
Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 20 June 2024
For dessert, fresh pineapple drizzled with orange liqueur (or honey) and sprinkled with shredded toasted coconut is smashing.
—Andrews McMeel Syndication, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024
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Noun
Or, enjoy it with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 3 July 2024
There’s even an option for pickle lovers, the Hardy Pickle Pizza with breaded chicken, smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and dill pickles, topped with a drizzle of garlic dill ranch sauce.
—Mari Pressley, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2024
Verb
It can be drizzled over pasta, risotto, soup, curries, and dishes made with legumes.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 20 June 2024
For dessert, fresh pineapple drizzled with orange liqueur (or honey) and sprinkled with shredded toasted coconut is smashing.
—Andrews McMeel Syndication, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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