Meaning of the word drool in English

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

drool

US /druːl/
UK /druːl/

Verb

1.

to let saliva flow from the mouth

Example:
The baby started to drool as soon as he saw the bottle.
My dog always drools when he sees food.
2.

to show excessive admiration or desire for something

Example:
He was drooling over the new sports car.
Fans were drooling at the thought of seeing their favorite band live.

Noun

saliva flowing from the mouth

Example:
There was a puddle of drool on the pillow.
The dog left a trail of drool across the floor.