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

The marine layer — the region’s natural air conditioning — is expected to remain thick through the weekend, with the possibility of coastal fog and drizzle. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Set rack with cake over a piece of wax paper (for easy cleanup); drizzle cake with glaze, and let set before serving. — Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Place on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle the tops with the olive oil. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 In Nashville, native Emily Frith even sells the sesame vinaigrette that everyone wants to drizzle over her strawberry salad. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drizzle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle

Noun

Between April and July, rainfall throughout most of the Danube basin was far less than the 1990–2025 average.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
In recent studies by AccuWeather experts, excessive rainfall can contribute to insect and fungus damage in parts of Pennsylvania, which may lead to duller colors and earlier leaf drop.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rainfall

Verb

And lastly, how, despite Newey’s backhanded public comments toward Aston’s new works partner, everyone at Honda simply dusted themselves off and began working on a solution.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
How To Deep Clean Stained Wood Baseboards For stained wood baseboards, Matthews advises dusting using a dry microfiber cloth and Murphy’s Oil or a wood cleaning oil (remove excessive dirt and crumbs with a vacuum cleaner first).

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of dust

Noun

To serve, pour the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice over the chicken and season the chicken and the veg with another sprinkle of salt and pepper.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
The collection also includes a special Poké Ball Doughnut — glazed and dipped in vanilla icing, topped with red sprinkles and piped with chocolate icing.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Noun

Overall temperatures and precipitation will be below normal, but snowfall will be above normal, especially in the north.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Extreme precipitation is increasingly falling on mountains as rain not snow, increasing the risks of landslides and soil erosion.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of precipitation

Verb

Evander Da Silva Ferreira scored his 13th goal — as Cincinnati peppered Seattle keeper Andrew Thomas with four shots in the 24th minute — to give Cincinnati a 1-0 lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Ahead of his first game back at Fenway Park, local reporters had their opportunity to pepper Devers with questions.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026