Drippage (Noun)
Meaning
A liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The slow drippage from the roof's damaged gutter was causing water spots on the walls.
- As the rain continued, the steady drippage from the eaves formed small puddles on the sidewalk.
- During the storm, the clogged downspout resulted in excessive drippage that made the patio slippery.
- The homeowner knew she needed to fix the leaky roof soon to prevent further drippage from seeping into the attic.
- In heavy rain, the drippage off the slate roof sounded like a soothing melody.