drops
Translation
droplets, liquid medicine, candies
Examples
I need some eye drops for my dry eyes.
I need some eye drops for my dry eyes.
He bought a bag of lemon drops.
He bought a bag of lemon drops.
A few drops of rain fell from the sky.
A few drops of rain fell from the sky.
Grammar Patterns
((drops)) ((of sth.)) small amounts of a liquid A few drops of rain fell from the sky.
((a bag/packet)) ((of drops)) a type of candy He bought a bag of lemon drops.
Similar Words
Synonyms: droplets, beads (for liquid); candies, lozenges (for candy)
Etymology
From Old English 'dropa', meaning a drop of liquid. Related to the verb 'to drop'.
Memory Tips
Picture drops of rain falling, or using a dropper to release eye drops one by one.