drop

Definitions

1. noun

   A small round bit of liquid.

   Examples

   • A drop of rain fell on her cheek.
   • He added just a drop of vanilla to the batter.
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2. noun

   One dose of liquid medicine.

   Examples

   • Take two drops of the medicine each morning.
   • The doctor prescribed eye drops twice a day.
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3. noun

   A liquid medicine that you take in drops.

   Examples

   • She kept a bottle of drops by her bed for allergies.
   • The pharmacist suggested a drop for the cold.
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4. noun

   A very small amount of liquid.

   Examples

   • My aunt asked for just a drop more tea.
   • There wasn't a drop of water to be found.
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5. noun

   A small amount of an alcoholic drink.

   Examples

   • He enjoys a drop of whisky before bed.
   • She had just a drop of wine with dinner.
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6. noun

   Strong alcoholic drink in general.

   Examples

   • Anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine.
   • She is fond of her drops.
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7. noun

   A single serving of whisky.

   Examples

   • He ordered another drop at the bar.
   • She sipped a small drop of the old whisky.
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8. noun

   A small, round hard sweet.

   Examples

   • He offered her a peppermint drop.
   • The jar was full of lemon drops.
9. noun

   A hanging ornament shaped like a drop.

   Examples

   • The necklace had a small crystal drop.
   • Each earring ended in a delicate silver drop.
10. noun

    A small cover over a keyhole that swings away.

    Examples

    • He lifted the drop to put in the key.
    • The old door still had its original brass drop.