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drizzle

[driz-uhl]

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verb (used without object)

to rain gently and steadily in fine drops; sprinkle: It drizzled throughout the night.

to fall in fine drops.

verb (used with object)

to rain or let fall in fine drops; sprinkle: He drizzled honey over the fruit.

to pour in a fine stream: Drizzle melted butter over the breadcrumb topping.

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noun

a very light rain.

Meteorology. precipitation consisting of numerous, minute droplets of water less than ¹/₅₀ in. (0.5 mm) in diameter.

Origin:
1535–45; perhaps back formation from dryseling, dissimilated variant of Middle English drysning fall (of dew); akin to Old English drēosan to fall; cognate with Old Saxon driosan, Gothic driusan

Related forms

driz·zly, adverb

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Example Sentences

Drizzle oil over diced bread and sprinkle with salt.

Drizzle over bread from a spoon in a criss-cross pattern.

Drizzle the olive oil over the pumpkin seeds and then sprinkle them with salt.

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Drizzle oil over diced bread and sprinkle with salt.

Drizzle over bread from a spoon in a criss-cross pattern.

Drizzle the olive oil over the pumpkin seeds and then sprinkle them with salt.

Place on a baking sheet and mist or drizzle with olive oil, rolling each spear to coat.

Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top and season with salt and pepper.

Drizzle and brush olive oil on the top, then use the brush to evenly coat the dough.

Add a drizzle of oil and a small sprinkling of vinegar and salt.

Some of the locals swear that the past months have been the wettest they remember, with drizzle or worse almost every day.

But the rains also could have been nothing more than a widespread drizzle.

He then finished it all off with a celebratory drizzle of the best oil.

Just purée cooked corn, chill, and add a drizzle of basil oil.

The empty-looking open cells occur when closed-cell clouds begin to produce a light drizzle.

Mugolio, a thick syrup made from pine sap, can be used to drizzle on ice cream or enhance a sauce for game meats or fish.

But your argument is wafer thin to the point that a light drizzle of reality makes it dissolve.

The evening's light drizzle has graduated to full-on torrential.

Top the bananas with a sprinkling of grated lemon peel and offer warm maple syrup to drizzle over the fruit and cakes.

Spread out dip on a plate, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with more salt.

With the machine running, gradually drizzle in the oil.

Crisp lettuces become a savory treat with a quick trip to the grill, a drizzle of zippy.

Salsa verde de habanero has balanced heat and is thin enough to drizzle on fish or to season guacamole.

Finish the spread with a heavy drizzle of olive oil, then serve.

Give it a lavish finish with a drizzle of fresh berry sauce.

Top each with a mound of peach slices and a drizzle of olive oil.

They're made with fresh vegetables, and flavored with a drizzle of olive oil.

If you have hazelnut or walnut oil, this is the green to drizzle it on.

Add a dollop of allioli alongside each, and drizzle the plate with a tablespoon of pimentón-infused oil.

There are weeks when you don't even think of it as raining until the constant drizzle gives way to larger dollops.

Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with salt and toasted sesame seeds.

Place in a serving dish, drizzle with remaining olive oil, and sprinkle with the za'atar.

Serve hot or cold with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of chives, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Slowly drizzle in olive oil to make a loose mayonnaise.

Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining ganache.

Purée the berries, adding a little more water through the feed tube if needed, to create a pourable drizzle.

Drizzle olive oil over the cheese, sprinkle it with dried herbs, and serve as an appetizer spread with sliced baguettes.

Drizzle the cabbage and fish with sauce, garnish with microgreens or flowers and serve.

And drizzle honey over creamy ricotta cheese for a practically instant dessert.

Arrange the onion under and over the ribs, top each rack with a bay leaf, and drizzle with the vinegar.

Drizzle dressing over alternating slices of fresh mozzarella and the eggplant.

Sprinkle on the cheese and oregano, drizzle on the remaining olive oil and serve.

Whisk ancho chile and maple syrup together and drizzle over pears.

Combine tomatoes with corn in bowl and drizzle with any pan juices.

Place both in a rimmed dish and drizzle evenly with remaining juice mixture.

Season the pork chops aggressively with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.

Drizzle the chicken and greens with the glaze and top with the cheese.

Drizzle with olive oil, tossing with hands until evenly coated.

Top with figs, a drizzle of shallot syrup, and pancetta.

Spoon couscous onto serving plates and drizzle with oil.

Add a quartered egg to each plate and drizzle eggs with a little more dressing.

Place leeks on a plate and drizzle with the lemon juice and lemon-and-parsley oil.

Drizzle bottom of shallow roasting pan or baking sheet with about half the olive oil and cover it with a layer of the fennel.

If dressing seems too dry, drizzle with more stock and butter.

Place a new banana leaf on grill or in pan, drizzle it with oil, flip fish onto it and spread more sambal on top.

Drizzle with more dressing and garnish with scallions.

Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle salted bourbon-caramel sauce over the whole shebang.

Spread zucchini out in one layer on the oven's baking pan, and drizzle with oil.

Divide among four salad plates, drizzle a little oil around each, and serve.

In a heavy pot that can later be covered, drizzle oil.

Put sliced fennel and celery into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

On top, drizzle some good olive oil and white-wine vinegar or perhaps balsamic vinegar.

Sprinkle with more salt and pepper and drizzle with the oil.

To serve, put a cup of strawberries in each dish, drizzle with warm sauce and garnish with slivered almonds.

Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with more black pepper and chopped onion, and drizzle with oil.

Place each wedge of iceberg lettuce on a plate, drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with nuts if using.

Drizzle remaining oil over lemon slices and sprinkle with additional salt.

Spread slices on platter and drizzle with lemon mixture.

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World English Dictionary

drizzle (ˈdrɪz^əl)

—n
1.	very light rain, specifically consisting of droplets less than 0.5 mm in diameter

—vb
2.	(intr) to rain lightly
3.	(tr) to moisten with tiny droplets

[Old English drēosan to fall; related to Old Saxon driosan, Gothic driusan, Norwegian drjōsa]

'drizzly

—*adj*

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Word Origin & History

drizzle

1540s, alteration of drysning "a falling of dew" (14c.), from O.E. -drysnian, related to dreosan "to fall." Related: Drizzled; drizzling.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia

drizzle

very small, numerous water drops that may appear to float while being carried by air currents; drizzle drops generally have diameters between about 0.2 and 0.5 millimetre (0.008 and 0.02 inch). Smaller ones are usually cloud or fog droplets, while larger drops are called raindrops. Drizzle often is accompanied by fog but differs from it because drizzle drops fall to the ground. Drizzle commonly falls from stratus clouds. See also rain.

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