drip

Definition

  • n. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
  • n. the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop
  • n. (architecture) a projection from a cornice or sill designed to protect the area below from rainwater (as over a window or doorway)
  • v. fall in drops

Word forms

Present participle
dripping
Past tense
dripped
Third person singular
drips
Past participle
dripped

Example sentences

  1. n.

    A single drip of water fell from the faucet.

  2. v.

    She watched the rain drip from the leaves.