droplet

Everyday

A droplet is a very small drop of liquid. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons clouds are made of tiny water droplets; dew forms droplets on grass; condensation makes droplets on a cold window. In health lessons coughs and sneezes spread germs in droplets, so pupils «catch it, bin it, kill it» and cover their mouths. Phrases: water droplets, tiny droplets, droplets of dew.

Examples

• Clouds are made of tiny water droplets. tree →
• Droplets formed on the cold can. tree →
• Dew droplets sparkled on the grass. tree →
• Sneezes spread germs in droplets. tree →
• Cover your mouth when you cough to stop droplets. tree →
• Droplets of rain ran down the window. tree →

Note

Countable noun. «-let» means small: droplet (small drop), piglet, booklet. When droplets join and get heavy, they fall as rain.