Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drops
noun
/drÉ’ps/
Definition
Drops refer to small quantities of liquid that fall or are let fall from a surface, typically forming roundish shapes.
Examples
- She noticed the drops of rain on the window.
- The doctor prescribed a few drops of the medicine to be taken daily.
- He watched the drops of paint fall from the brush onto the canvas.
Meaning
A unit of liquid, often used in reference to a small amount that can be measured, used, or seen as a distinct item.
Synonyms
- dribbles
- tumbles
- pools
- sprinkles
