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noun driz·zle \ˈdri-zəl\
: rain that falls lightly in very small drops
Full Definition of DRIZZLE
1
: a fine misty rain
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First Known Use of DRIZZLE
1554
2drizzle
verb
: to rain in very small drops
: to pour a small amount of liquid onto or over something
driz·zleddriz·zling \-z(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of DRIZZLE
transitive verb
1
: to shed or let fall in minute drops or particles
2
: to make wet with minute drops : sprinkle <vegetables drizzled with olive oil>
intransitive verb
: to rain in very small drops or very lightly : sprinkle
— driz·zling·ly \-z(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb
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Origin of DRIZZLE
perhaps alteration of Middle English drysnen to fall, from Old English -drysnian to disappear; akin to Gothic driusan to fall
First Known Use: 1584
DRIZZLE Defined for Kids
1drizzle
noun driz·zle \ˈdri-zəl\
Definition of DRIZZLE for Kids
: a fine misty rain
2drizzle
verb
driz·zleddriz·zling
Definition of DRIZZLE for Kids
: to rain in very small drops
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