Drizzle meaning

What does “drizzle” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“drizzle” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower.

drizzle

noun

  1. very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

    Synonymsmizzle

verb

  1. rain lightly

    “When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant”

    Synonymsmizzle
  2. moisten with fine drops

    “drizzle the meat with melted butter”

    Synonymsmoisten

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University