drop in Greek

(also, figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.

(also, figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.

(figuratively) A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.

Often preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop; a lozenge.

An act of moving downwards under the force of gravity; a descent, a fall.