1
: one that drops
2
: a short glass or plastic tube fitted with a rubber bulb and used to measure liquids by drops
called also eyedropper, medicine dropper
Examples of dropper in a Sentence
He put drops in his eyes with a dropper.
Recent Examples on the Web
According to shoppers, the glass dropper is especially helpful when applying the product to their eyelashes and nail beds.
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Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Here, the brand blends 2% of the ingredient into a lightweight serum that can be applied seamlessly to the scalp via a dropper.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
So getting the results delivered via bottle dropper would be game-changing for all parties.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 9 Sep. 2024
The elixir, formulated to increase hair density by 1.5x, is packaged in a sleek silver dropper bottle—a striking packaging standout from the rest of the line.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
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Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
Here, the brand blends 2% of the ingredient into a lightweight serum that can be applied seamlessly to the scalp via a dropper.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
So getting the results delivered via bottle dropper would be game-changing for all parties.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 9 Sep. 2024
The elixir, formulated to increase hair density by 1.5x, is packaged in a sleek silver dropper bottle—a striking packaging standout from the rest of the line.
—Essence, 16 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dropper
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“Dropper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dropper. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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