How to Use drizzle in a Sentence

drizzle

1 of 2 noun
  • Yes, it's raining, but it's only a drizzle.
  • Top with a drizzle of olive oil.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Top with a drizzle of olive oil and herbs.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
  • When the pan is hot, add a drizzle of olive oil.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Toss pine nuts with a drizzle of canola oil and a pinch of kosher salt.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 7 Dec. 2022
  • There was a heavy drizzle and clouds were low around the time the jet took off.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Add an icing drizzle to take them over the top.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Try it with a splash of milk and a drizzle of honey.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • They’re made with white meat topped with a slight drizzle of a spicy poblano sauce.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Set off by a sweet honey drizzle.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Patchy drizzle and spotty light rain cannot be ruled out.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 13 May 2026
  • Finish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Serve it on a bun with pickle slices or just a drizzle of sauce.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Garnish with pea shoots, lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil.
    — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Not a light drizzle, but a downpour.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Add berries, dark chocolate chips, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
    — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Serve as is or top with a drizzle of honey, fresh fruit, or lime zest.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Guests can choose between pan-fried or steamed dumplings with a light drizzle of chili sauce.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2024
  • The actor then added a drizzle of hot sauce and a pat of butter.
    — Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Add a drizzle of olive oil and a tiny pinch of finishing salt.
    — Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Serve the warm soup in shallow bowls with a slice of crispy ham and a drizzle of olive oil.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Serve garnished with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
    — Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Swap out the cheddar for goat cheese and add a drizzle of hot honey at the end.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Serve them warm, straight from the oven, with a drizzle of maple glaze and a hot cup of coffee.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Squeeze the caramel drizzle on top of the sandwiches.
    — Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Season simply with salt, a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The drizzle can bother me only so much.
    — Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Low clouds, drizzle, patchy fog and a chilly breeze will continue, as well.
    — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • There is a slight chance of seeing some freezing drizzle if enough warm air moves in.
    — Stacey Duford, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Add a drizzle of warm cider syrup and let everyone pull off bite-size pieces or cut a slice.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025

drizzle

2 of 2 verb
  • The vegetables were drizzled with olive oil.
  • It was beginning to drizzle, so she pulled on her hood.
  • Go ahead, drizzle that fudge sauce on the fries.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Use this berry sauce to drizzle over pound cake or ice cream.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Top with more crushed ice, then drizzle the crème de mûre on top.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Turn over; drizzle with more olive oil if needed.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Then all that’s left to do is wake, cook, drizzle syrup on top and dive in.
    — Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
  • There is plenty of the jezebel pan sauce to drizzle over top.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Once out of the oven, drizzle the dish with icing and serve warm.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Remove from heat and drizzle with sorghum.
    — Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Roast bite-size pieces of broccoli drizzled with olive oil.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Place them on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with the ⅓ cup olive oil.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Give the oil and soy sauce a quick stir and drizzle a little over each egg.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Place potatoes in a large bowl, and drizzle with olive oil; toss to coat.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • It’s then drizzled with a sweet chili sauce and served on a toasted bun.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Top with the salmon chunks and drizzle with more (or all) of the dressing.
    — Emily Weinstein, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
  • Turn the mixer to low and slowly drizzle in milk.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026
  • Brush hot crust with garlic oil and drizzle more oil over pizza.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Make sure to drizzle it with chocolate syrup for the full effect.
    — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 26 July 2023
  • Use a spoon to dab or drizzle it onto the rice (not the chicken).
    — Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Strain the raspberry jam and drizzle on top of the berries.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
  • The blondies are then drizzled with what appears to be chocolate sauce.
    — Esra Gurkan, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Roast them whole drizzled in butter or olive oil with garlic.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Sprinkle the tomatoes on top and drizzle with oil.
    — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Divide the soup among bowls, top with the croutons and drizzle with more oil.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • In the park, a man drizzles chamoy onto a fruit cup and seasons it with tajín.
    — Laura Zornosa, Time, 12 June 2023
  • The sauce is often drizzled in a stripe pattern.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • Using a spoon, drizzle this over the coffee cake.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Place spinach in a large bowl; drizzle vinegar mixture all over, and toss to coat.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Serve drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with parsley.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026

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