Meaning of the word drip in English

What does drip mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drip

US /drɪp/

UK /drɪp/

a small drop of a liquid

Example:

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I felt a cold drip on my hand.

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There was a slow drip from the leaky faucet.

Synonym:

drop trickle dribble

to fall or let fall in small drops

Example:

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Water began to drip from the ceiling.

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She watched the candle wax drip down the side.

Synonym:

trickle dribble leak