Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪzəl/

Definitions of drizzle

noun a light, fine rain

Example Sentences

A1 I like to walk in the drizzle.

A2 The drizzle made the pavement slippery.

B1 The weather forecast predicts a light drizzle this afternoon.

B2 The drizzle gradually turned into a heavy rainstorm.

C1 The gentle drizzle was a welcome relief after the heatwave.

C2 The drizzle created a serene atmosphere in the park.

verb to rain lightly in fine drops

Example Sentences

A1 It drizzles outside.

A2 I drizzle some olive oil on the salad.

B1 The weather forecast predicts light drizzle in the afternoon.

B2 She drizzled chocolate sauce over the dessert.

C1 The chef expertly drizzled balsamic reduction on the dish.

C2 The artist carefully drizzled paint onto the canvas to create a unique texture.

Examples of drizzle in a Sentence

formal The weather forecast predicts a light drizzle this afternoon.

informal I love the sound of drizzle tapping on the window.

slang Let's go grab some coffee and chat while the drizzle comes down.

figurative Her words were like a gentle drizzle, slowly soaking into my thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of drizzle

past tense

drizzled

plural

drizzles

comparative

more drizzly

superlative

most drizzly

present tense

drizzles

future tense

will drizzle

perfect tense

has drizzled

continuous tense

is drizzling

singular

drizzle

positive degree

drizzly

infinitive

to drizzle

gerund

drizzling

participle

drizzled

Origin and Evolution of drizzle

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'drizzle' originated from the Middle English word 'dresil' which came from the Old English word 'dreselian' meaning to fall in drops or to sprinkle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'drizzle' has retained its original meaning of light rain falling in very fine drops, but has also been used more broadly to describe any light, fine precipitation.