drizzle
2 synonyms for drizzle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Very light rain made up of fine, closely spaced droplets.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Very light rain made up of fine, closely spaced droplets.
“A cold drizzle settled over the city all morning.”
How to use drizzle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
light drizzle
drizzle with oil
a fine drizzle
Etymology
Likely traces back to an Old English word for dew falling, related to an old sense of "drowsing" or settling gently.
Full origin of drizzle →Frequently asked questions
What does “drizzle” mean?
The word “drizzle” means very light rain made up of fine, closely spaced droplets. In plain terms, a light, fine rain — or, in cooking, to trickle a liquid like oil or honey thinly over something.
How do you pronounce “drizzle”?
“Drizzle” is pronounced DRIH-zuhl (/ˈdɹɪzəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “drizzle” in a sentence?
Here is “drizzle” used in a sentence: “A cold drizzle settled over the city all morning.”
What part of speech is “drizzle”?
Depending on how it is used, “drizzle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “drizzle” come from?
The word “drizzle” comes from Old English. Likely traces back to an Old English word for dew falling, related to an old sense of "drowsing" or settling gently.
Is “drizzle” a common word?
“Drizzle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “drizzle” have?
“Drizzle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very light rain made up of fine, closely spaced droplets.
