English · Nature & Environment
drizzling
/ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
[/ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/]
raining lightly in fine drops
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Definition
Raining lightly with very small drops. It can also describe pouring a thin stream of liquid over food.
Example
It was drizzling when we left the house.
It was drizzling when we left the house.
Etymology
Present participle of 'drizzle', from Middle English 'drisning'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for light rain and in cooking for adding oil or syrup.