droop
DROOP
Droop (verb) means to bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support. Example: “The flowers began to droop after a few days without water.”
verb
1
To bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
"The flowers began to droop after a few days without water."
"Her shoulders drooped after the long shift."
2
To lose energy, enthusiasm, or spirit.
"His confidence drooped after the harsh review."
How to use droop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo sag or hang down limply, whether that's a plant, a body part, or someone's mood.
Common pairings
eyelids droop
droop with fatigue
shoulders droop
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Word forms
- Plural
- droops
- Third person singular
- droops
- Past tense
- drooped
- Comparative
- more droop
- Superlative
- most droop
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The flowers began to _____ after a few days without water.
Etymology
From Old Norse drúpa ("to droop"), a distant relative of both "drip" and "drop."
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What does “droop” mean?
The word “droop” means to bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support. In plain terms, to sag or hang down limply, whether that's a plant, a body part, or someone's mood.
How do you pronounce “droop”?
“Droop” is pronounced DROOP (/ˈdɹuːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “droop” in a sentence?
Here is “droop” used in a sentence: “The flowers began to droop after a few days without water.”
What part of speech is “droop”?
“Droop” is a verb.
Where does the word “droop” come from?
The word “droop” comes from Old Norse. From Old Norse drúpa ("to droop"), a distant relative of both "drip" and "drop.".
How many meanings does “droop” have?
“Droop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bend or hang downward, especially from tiredness, weakness, or lack of support.
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