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
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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Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
When The Athletic visits, thick cloud and light drizzle, reminiscent of Manchester’s climate, hide the mountains that form a backdrop to Como’s stadium in northern Italy, an hour from Milan.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
The photo showed Meghan drizzling honey on a croissant on an outdoor table with what looked like her signature jam beside the plate and a family beagle at her hip.
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Noun
Freezing rain and drizzle could result in a light glaze of ice accumulation, making roads, bridges, and sidewalks hazardous.
—Martha McHardy, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
When The Athletic visits, thick cloud and light drizzle, reminiscent of Manchester’s climate, hide the mountains that form a backdrop to Como’s stadium in northern Italy, an hour from Milan.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
The menu, which is available exclusively at the resort's Bluewater Grill, includes crispy shrimp tacos drizzled in a sweet and spicy sauce, bite-size tomatoes filled with ricotta cheese, and breaded chicken breasts topped with salsa among other dishes.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 24 Feb. 2025
The photo showed Meghan drizzling honey on a croissant on an outdoor table with what looked like her signature jam beside the plate and a family beagle at her hip.
Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
—Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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