LookItUp

drizzle

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdrɪzəl/

drizzle means: If it does this, very small drops of rain fall from the sky.

verb

RAIN LIGHTLYB1

If it does this, very small drops of rain fall from the sky.

  • It began to drizzle.
  • It drizzled all morning yesterday.
  • Is it still drizzling outside?

How to use it: it drizzles (It often drizzles here in autumn.)

Similar words: rain lightly

Common phrases: drizzle all day, drizzle outside, start to drizzle, drizzle steadily

URINATEC2

To pass liquid waste from your body.

  • I need to drizzle.
  • He stopped behind a tree to drizzle.
  • Can we leave after I drizzle?

Similar words: pee, urinate

Common phrases: need to drizzle, go and drizzle

noun

LIGHT RAINB1

Light rain made up of very small drops.

  • A light drizzle fell all morning.
  • We walked home through the drizzle.
  • The drizzle had stopped by lunchtime.

Similar words: light rain

Common phrases: light drizzle, steady drizzle, fine drizzle, persistent drizzle

WATERC2

Water, referred to with a playful or unusual name.

  • Pass me some drizzle.
  • He filled his glass with cold drizzle.
  • Is there any drizzle left in that bottle?

Similar words: water

Common phrases: drink drizzle, cold drizzle, bottle of drizzle

Questions about drizzle

What does drizzle mean?

If it does this, very small drops of rain fall from the sky.

What is drizzle in other languages?

Türkçe: çiselemek · Español: lloviznar · Français: bruiner · Deutsch: nieseln · Italiano: piovigginare · 日本語: 霧雨が降る

How do you pronounce drizzle?

It is pronounced /ˈdrɪzəl/.

How do you use drizzle in a sentence?

It began to drizzle. It drizzled all morning yesterday.

Learn drizzle while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

drizzle in other languages

More words