dropper

[ drop-er ]

noun

1. 1. Also called eyedropper,. a tube with a hollow rubber bulb at one end and a small opening at the other, for drawing in a liquid and expelling it in drops:

      For pets that don't like droppers, this medication also comes in a spray.

      You can dilute the tempera a little at a time by adding water with an eye dropper.

   2. the amount held or dispensed by such a tube:

      Take two droppers of the echinacea tincture, swish it in your mouth for about 15 seconds, and swallow.

2. Angling. a short length of nylon, gut, etc., tied to a leader so that another fly drop·per fly can be attached:

   This is a great summer fly that you can fish on a dropper or simply on its own.

3. a short-haired dog that is a cross between a pointer and a setter, so named because it drops to the ground, or crouches, on sighting game.
4. a person or thing that drops. drop.

dropper

/ ˈdrɒpə /

noun

1. a small tube having a rubber bulb at one end for drawing up and dispensing drops of liquid
2. a person or thing that drops
3. angling a short length of monofilament by which a fly is attached to the main trace or leader above the tail fly
4. a batten attached to the top wire of a fence to keep the wires apart

Word History and Origins

Origin of dropper¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; drop + -er ¹

Example Sentences

We had just witnessed a jaw dropper, as President Biden managed to introduce President Zelensky of Ukraine, standing next to him, as President Putin.

From BBC

A dropper is malicious software usually spread in emails containing infected links or attachments such as shipping invoices or order forms.

From Seattle Times

“This approach had a global impact on the dropper ecosystem,” Europol said.

From Seattle Times

Olivia Rodrigo thinks of herself as a judicious dropper of the F-bomb.

From Los Angeles Times

"Just because something is a marmalade dropper, doesn't make it a good idea," says one figure on today's big surprise.

From BBC