English · Nature & Environment
drizzle
/ˈdrɪzəl/
[/ˈdrɪzəl/]
light, fine rain
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Light rain made of very small drops. As a verb it can also mean to pour a thin stream of liquid over food.
Example
We walked home in a light drizzle.
We walked home in a light drizzle.
Etymology
From Middle English 'drisning' (a falling of dew), of Old English origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for light rain and in cooking for pouring oil or syrup thinly.