Drop

/dɹɒp/ · noun

Meaning

(also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own rounded shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid..

Definitions by Sense

1. (also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own rounded shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
2. (figuratively) A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.
3. That which hangs or resembles a liquid globule, such as a hanging diamond earring or ornament, a glass pendant on a chandelier, etc.
4. A thing which drops or hangs down.
5. An act or instance of dropping (in all senses).
6. A decline in degree, quality, quantity, or rate.
7. The distance through which something drops, or falls below a certain level.
8. A place where items or supplies may be left for others to collect, whether openly (as with a mail drop), or secretly or illegally (as in crime or espionage); a drop-off point.

Example Sentences

Put three drops of oil into the mixture.

A circular horizontal surface of indefinite diameter gave a drop of water weighing 2·10 grains. This is therefore the weight of the maximum drop formed on a flat surface, and it will be seen that it very nearly coincides with the weight of the drop formed upon a surface seven-tenths of an inch diameter. The drop in this case is always formed at the centre of the surface, this being the centre of the greatest molecular attraction amongst the liquid particles.

My aunt asked for just a drop more tea.

He was thirsty but there wasn’t a drop of water to be found

They didn’t show a drop of remorse

BAZARIN: Zoya Sergeevna, just a drop more tea, if you would. / ZOYA SERGEEVNA: (pouring tea) Do you want it strong?

Finally she landed the role, and glory be to God, her best friend Melanie landed the role of Anne's best friend. Not one drop of help did she get from her showbiz parents, who were far too preoccupied with the shape of twenty-four table centre-pieces, […]

The drop in demand for oil resulted in a drop in prices.

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