Meaning of Drizzle
To rain lightly in small drops.
In simple words: Light rain.
Drizzle in a sentence
- It started to **drizzle** just as we arrived at the picnic.
- You might want an umbrella; it looks like it will **drizzle** later.
- The chef decided to **drizzle** olive oil over the salad for flavor.
- On days when it would only **drizzle**, we preferred to stay indoors.
- As we walked, it began to **drizzle**, making the pavement shiny.
How to use Drizzle
Use 'drizzle' in casual conversations about weather. It's appropriate for informal discussions and forecasts but less so in formal reports.
Grammar pattern
drizzle + object
Memory hint
Think of 'drizzle' as a drizzle of icing on a cake – light and gentle.
Related words
Collocations with Drizzle
- light drizzle
- drizzle rain
- a heavy drizzle
- to drizzle lightly
- drizzle of rain
Common mistakes with Drizzle
- Confused with 'drizzling' as only a weather term.
- Using 'drizzle' with heavy rain contexts.
- Incorrectly spelling 'drizzle' as 'drizle'.
Drizzle appears in
Drizzle in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رذاذ
مطر خفيف.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গুঁড়ি গুঁড়ি বৃষ্টি
হালকা বৃষ্টি।
- GermanDeutsch
Nieseln, Sprühregen
Leichter Regen.
- SpanishEspañol
Llovizna
Lluvia ligera.
- Persianفارسی
باران خفیف
باران سبک.
- FrenchFrançais
Bruiner, Arroser
Petite pluie. / Verser en filet fin.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बूंदाबांदी
हल्की बारिश।
- ItalianItaliano
Pioggerellina, Piovigginare
Pioggia leggera.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Chuviscar
Chuva leve.
- RussianРусский
Моросить
Легкий дождь.
- Urduاردو
بارش نم نم، چھینٹے مارنا
ہلکی بارش۔
- Chinese中文
小雨, 淋, 淋洒
小雨。
More s like Drizzle
- Mist
A weather condition involving tiny water droplets in the air, reducing visibility.
- ShowerA1
a piece of equipment producing a flow of water that you stand under to wash yourself; the small room or part of a room that contains a shower
- RainA1
water that falls from the sky in separate drops
- Drop
- VisibleB2
Able to be seen; not hidden or obscured.
- HumidB1
Having a high level of moisture in the air.
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Frequently asked questions about Drizzle
What does Drizzle mean?
Light rain.
What is the definition of Drizzle?
To rain lightly in small drops.
How do you use Drizzle in a sentence?
It started to **drizzle** just as we arrived at the picnic.
Can you give another example of Drizzle?
You might want an umbrella; it looks like it will **drizzle** later.
What are synonyms for Drizzle?
Common alternatives include sprinkle, mist, shower, rain, drop.
What words go with Drizzle?
It commonly pairs with light drizzle, drizzle rain, a heavy drizzle, to drizzle lightly, drizzle of rain.
What are common mistakes when using Drizzle?
Confused with 'drizzling' as only a weather term. Using 'drizzle' with heavy rain contexts. Incorrectly spelling 'drizzle' as 'drizle'.
How do you pronounce Drizzle?
US: //ˈdrɪz.əl//, UK: //ˈdrɪz.əl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Drizzle?
Use 'drizzle' in casual conversations about weather. It's appropriate for informal discussions and forecasts but less so in formal reports.