DROP
/dɹɒp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DROP
A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape via surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
"Put three drops of oil into the mixture."
A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.
"asked for just a drop more tea; she was thirsty and there wasn't a drop of water to be found"
(now especially with "the") Alcoholic spirits in general.
"It doesn't matter where you're from; anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine."
To fall in droplets (of a liquid).
To drip (a liquid).
"The equipment shows how much the glacier has moved and the amount it dropped in height over the summer."
Generally, to fall (straight down).
"A single shot was fired and the bird dropped from the sky."
Examples of DROP in a Sentence
- "Put three drops of oil into the mixture."
- "asked for just a drop more tea; she was thirsty and there wasn't a drop of water to be found"
- "It doesn't matter where you're from; anyone who enjoys the drop is a friend of mine."
- "The equipment shows how much the glacier has moved and the amount it dropped in height over the summer."
Word Details
Is DROP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DROP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DROP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DROP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | r | o | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DROP
12 words from the letters in DROP
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use DROP in Word Games
DROP is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DROP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DROP to find 12 additional valid words.