Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trickle
verb
/ˈtrɪk.əl/
Definition
to flow or fall in drops or in a small, steady stream.
Examples
- The water began to trickle down the rocks after the rain.
- We could see a few people trickle into the auditorium as the show started.
- She felt a trickle of anxiety as the exam approached.
Meaning
Trickle refers to a small, slow flow of liquid or a gradual movement of people, often indicating a tiny amount that doesn’t rush or pour.
Synonyms
- dribble
- flow
- leak
- seep
- stream
