DRIZ-uhl
DRIZZLE Light rain falling in very fine drops; to rain lightly or to pour a thin stream of liquid over food.
26
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Drizzle refers to light rain consisting of very fine water droplets, smaller than typical raindrops. Meteorologically, drizzle droplets are less than 0.5mm in diameter, creating a misty precipitation that seems to float rather than fall.
As a verb, drizzle means to rain lightly or, in culinary contexts, to pour a thin stream of liquid (sauce, oil, chocolate) over food. This dual meaning connects weather and cooking through the shared concept of gentle, light application of liquid.
For Scrabble enthusiasts, DRIZZLE provides a valuable 7-letter word containing two Z's. The familiar weather term and common cooking instruction make it less likely to be challenged while offering significant scoring potential.
Drizzle characterizes certain climates, particularly maritime regions like the Pacific Northwest or British Isles. It creates a specific atmosphere - neither fully raining nor clear - that has inspired countless literary descriptions and cultural associations with coziness or melancholy.
The word 'drizzle' dates from the 1540s, possibly from Middle English 'drysning' meaning 'a falling of dew.' It may be related to Old English 'dreosan' meaning 'to fall.' The cooking usage developed later, borrowing the weather term's sense of gentle, light distribution.
Words with similar meaning
MIST
Very light rain
SPRINKLE
Light precipitation
MIZZLE
Regional term for drizzle
Words with opposite meaning
DOWNPOUR
Heavy rain
DELUGE
Torrential rain
DROUGHT
No precipitation
Plural Form
drizzles
Related Terms
Thin stream of honey
Continuous light rain
Decorate with thin chocolate streams
Total base points: 26 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 5
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"The constant drizzle in Seattle creates a perpetually green landscape."
"The chef instructed us to drizzle olive oil over the bruschetta before serving."
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Drizzle defines the character of many regions, from London's 'dreary drizzle' to Seattle's 'perpetual mist.' It's inspired atmospheric literature, influenced architecture (covered walkways), and created cultural stereotypes. In cooking, 'drizzle' has become Instagram-worthy food styling vocabulary.
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