droplet

noun

drop·​let ˈdräp-lət 

: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)

Synonyms of droplet

• bead
• glob
• drip
• drop

Examples of droplet in a Sentence

Droplets of water collected on the windows.

there were only a few droplets left in the canteen

Recent Examples on the Web

The pneumonic plague is caused by the same bacteria as the bubonic plague and can spread from person to person through airborne respiratory droplets, typically from sneezing or coughing. — Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

Pneumonic plague is a severe form of plague caused by Yersinia pestis that can spread from person to person through respiratory droplets during close contact. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

But surprisingly, more particles do not mean more cloud droplets. — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

But atmospheric water droplets hitting at supersonic speeds can strike with bullet-like force and damage the metal. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

droplet

noun

drop·​let ˈdräp-lət 

: a very small drop

Medical Definition

droplet

noun

drop·​let ˈdräp-lət 

: a tiny drop (as of a liquid)