dropping

[ drop-ing ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that drops.
2. something that drops or falls in drops.
3. droppings, dung, especially in the form of pellets.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dropping¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English droppung. See drop, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“I do regret it,” Amare said of dropping out of school.

From Los Angeles Times

However, with temperatures dropping to freezing levels and snow hitting parts of the UK, rising energy bills will once again become the focus of many households.

From BBC

The "bomb cyclone" - as forecasters call it - is caused by air pressure quickly dropping off the coast, which has rapidly intensified the weather system.

From BBC

Former US Open champion Raducanu enjoyed a strong week personally in Malaga, winning all three of her matches without dropping a set.

From BBC

He did not believe that either of the cables could have been damaged by ships accidentally dropping their anchors.

From New York Times

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