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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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
From the High Moon Pool Bar’s all-day menu, don’t miss the maitake mushroom pizza finished in a truffle oil drizzle, the tasty carne asada street tacos and a chocolate chip cookie sundae.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking vigorously to emulsify.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
And because the dough is rolled into a log before chilling, there’s no need for cookie cutters—just slice, bake, and drizzle.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
From the High Moon Pool Bar’s all-day menu, don’t miss the maitake mushroom pizza finished in a truffle oil drizzle, the tasty carne asada street tacos and a chocolate chip cookie sundae.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Turn chicken skin side up; drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking vigorously to emulsify.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Drizzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzle. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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drizzle
2 of 2 noun
: a fine misty rain
drizzly
adjective
ˈdriz-(ə-)lē
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