Dripping (Noun)
Meaning 1
A liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
The sound of a liquid falling drop by drop; "the constant sound of dripping irritated him".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The sound of dripping from the faucet kept me awake all night.
- The constant sound of dripping irritated him and he decided to fix the leak.
- The dripping of the water from the ceiling was a sign of a bigger problem.
- The sound of dripping echoed through the empty hallway, making it feel eerie.
- The dripping of the coffee maker was the only sound in the quiet morning hours.