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droplet

noun

ˈdräp-lət

Definition of droplet

as in bead

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass there were only a few droplets left in the canteen

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Recent Examples of droplet Its droplets contain proteins, water, salts and small molecules that help the adhesive remain soft and tacky. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 Rain softly pounding the ground played over the speakers as droplets filled the stage. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026 Some of that material condensed into tiny droplets called spherules, which spread around the planet before falling back through Earth's atmosphere at several miles per second. — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia that is caused by inhaling the Legionella bacteria in small droplets of water mixed in the air or contaminated water accidentally going into the lungs. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for droplet

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Noun

One Baguette is covered in a kaleidoscopic geometric pattern of colorful beads; another resembles a tiny textile artwork in dusty pink, green, and turquoise.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Then come the notions and hardware, like earring posts, beads and crystal accents, that complete the transformation from fleeting flora to lasting adornment.

— Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of bead

Noun

But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026

Definition of glob

Noun

Both multidisciplinary artists, the couple not only exhibit immaculate drip through self-styling, but also collaborate on their own designs, turning out boldly-colored and highly wearable basics through their namesake idea factory, Coker Studio.

— VIBE, VIBE.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Clean Up Sugary Spills Sugary drips and spills can harden and be tough to remove.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of drip

Noun

For the richest of the rich, this translates into staggering and rapid gains and losses in paper wealth, such as an $18 billion one-day drop for Elon Musk and $50 billion week-long plunge for Larry Ellison, according to Forbes.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
Authorities also found a small drop of blood on the passenger seat.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026