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The correct spelling is drops.
How to pronounce drops
/dɹɒps/
nounIPA: /dɹɒps/
Say it like: Dro-ps
The correct spelling is drops. A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape via surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid. For example: "Put three drops of oil into the mixture."
Usage Examples
“Put three drops of oil into the mixture.”
“asked for just a drop more tea; she was thirsty and there wasn't a drop of water to be found”
“It doesn't matter where you're from; anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape via surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
- 2.A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.
- 3.(now especially with "the") Alcoholic spirits in general.
- 4.That which resembles or hangs like a liquid globule: a hanging diamond ornament or earring, a glass pendant on a chandelier, etc.
- 5.A thing which drops or hangs down:
verb
- 1.To fall in droplets (of a liquid).
- 2.To drip (a liquid).
- 3.Generally, to fall (straight down).
- 4.To let fall; to allow to fall (either by releasing hold of, or losing one's grip on).
- 5.To let drops fall; to discharge itself in drops.
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