drops

drops · noun, verb

imported

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    Small quantities of liquid that fall or are produced.

  2. 2.

    Falls or lets fall.

  3. 3.

    Liquid medication administered in small amounts.

  4. 4.

    Decreases in level or amount.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cough drops — medicated lozenges for sore throats
  • •
    lemon drops — a type of candy

Related words

See also: drop, dropped, dropping

Etymology

From Old English dropa ("a drop"), with plural/verb suffix -s.