trickle
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for trickle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thin, slow flow of liquid, or the small amount that flows this way.
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How to use trickle
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Etymology
From Middle English triklen, which grew out of an older word striklen ("to trickle") after speakers misheard where one word ended and the next began — the same kind of slip that gave us "an apron" from "a napron."
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What does “trickle” mean?
The word “trickle” means a thin, slow flow of liquid, or the small amount that flows this way. In plain terms, a slow, thin flow — of liquid, or of anything (like news or visitors) arriving bit by bit.
How do you pronounce “trickle”?
“Trickle” is pronounced TRIH-kuhl (/ˈtɹɪkəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “trickle” in a sentence?
Here is “trickle” used in a sentence: “Just a trickle of water came from the tap.”
What part of speech is “trickle”?
Depending on how it is used, “trickle” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “trickle” come from?
The word “trickle” comes from Middle English. From Middle English triklen, which grew out of an older word striklen ("to trickle") after speakers misheard where one word ended and the next began — the same kind of slip that gave us "an apron" from "a napron.".
Is “trickle” a common word?
“Trickle” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “trickle” have?
“Trickle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin, slow flow of liquid, or the small amount that flows this way.