dropperful

/ˈdrɒpərfəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A quantity or amount that is measured or expressed in terms of the drops of a liquid, especially water, that it contains.

“The recipe called for a dropperful of lavender oil to be added to the bathwater.”

2. noun

A small, carefully measured quantity or dose of something.

“The doctor prescribed a dropperful of the medicine to be taken three times a day.”

3. noun

A small, carefully measured amount of liquid, especially water, that is used to make something, such as a drink or a potion.

“She added a dropperful of honey to her tea.”

Synonyms

  • drop
  • measure

Antonyms

  • gallon
  • tankard