Drizzle (Verb)
Meaning 1
Rain lightly; "When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant".
Classification
Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.
Examples
- It often drizzles on the Pacific northwest coast, making the area lush and green.
- The weather forecast says it will drizzle throughout the day, so take an umbrella.
- When it drizzles in the spring, the smell of wet earth is incredible.
- She loved walking on the beach when it would drizzle, as it made the air feel cooler.
- The forecast says it will drizzle tonight, but clear up by tomorrow morning.
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Meaning 2
Moisten with fine drops; "drizzle the meat with melted butter".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Drizzle the steak with your favorite BBQ sauce for added flavor.
- Gently drizzle olive oil over the salad to avoid overdressing it.
- To add a sweet touch, drizzle honey over the warm pancakes.
- A light cheese sauce is usually drizzled over the top of this popular casserole.
- The chef began to drizzle a balsamic glaze over the grilled chicken breast.