DRIZZLE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdri-zəl

Definition of drizzle

as in rainfall

a light or fine rain the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities

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Recent Examples of drizzle

Noun

Toss with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of salt and pepper. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026 Everything can be tweaked, including the sweetness, temperature, milk type, drizzle and toppings. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 8 Sep. 2026

Verb

To create a paste, drizzle in a bit of water or some lemon juice. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026 Transfer to a shallow dish, then add Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon salt; drizzle with oil and stir to combine. — Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drizzle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle

Noun

The rainfall showers are glass, lending the feel of an outdoor shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
More than 35 million Californians are under heat alerts on Tuesday as a tropical disturbance is expected to continue to bring rainfall to central Florida.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rainfall

Verb

The other sweet addition features buttermilk biscuit dough that’s fried, dusted with sugar and served with caramel sauce for dipping.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
Elderly couples surrounded us in somber ceremony, each of them in seats clustered close to one another, some holding hands, their fingers dusted in crumb cake.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of dust

Noun

Prepared daily with whole milk, Greek yogurt and kaffir, Nudes’ product opts for toppings like pistachio and baklava crisp over sugary candy or sprinkles, Solonin said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
There was one of Melissa Gorga’s sprinkle cookies ground into the carpet, and there was Kelsey Swanson, passed out under the piano and drooling on the parquet.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Verb

The shared affinity was clear in the celebration, as Mesa sprayed Cash with alcohol, and Vilade and Erik Neander, the team’s president of baseball operations, embraced while Vilade was interviewed.

— Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Sprinkler heads can become misaligned, damaged, clogged, or otherwise defective, causing water to spray onto sidewalks and other areas where people walk.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of spray

Noun

Another very strong El Niño, in 2015-16, did not bring with it above-average precipitation to Southern California but still brought record coastal erosion.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Sign up for the newsletter Brazil and Vietnam are major coffee-growing regions, and both can see significant shifts in precipitation during an El Niño, as can other growing areas in Central America.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of precipitation

Verb

Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But the Track Fire had interrupted this picturesque scene, charring the thick tree trunks that peppered the canyon wall in New Mexico.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of pepper

Noun

The lightweight mist also detangles and conditions without the weight of a traditional cream leave-in.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
Other offerings include hydrating and volumizing shampoo and conditioner duos; a Deep Moisture Repair Hair Mask; a SahaScalp purifying scrub, and a recent trio of hair and body fragrance mists inspired by different Indian cities and states.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of mist

Verb

There’s no reason a team with Gold Glovers strewn across the diamond shouldn’t be looking to fill its staff with pitchers who put the ball on the ground.

— Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Today, the toys strewn across Charlie’s office floor and the toddler-size desk and chairs in the room abutting the podcast studio serve as artifacts of their former life.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026