RIPPLE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Ripple

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 17th century (as a verb): of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈrɪp(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by a slight breeze or an object dropping into it

Short Definition:

small wave or series of waves on surface of water

Examples:
  • he dived into the pool leaving barely a ripple
  • the ripples spread across the pond
Definition:

a type of ice cream with wavy lines of coloured flavoured syrup running through it

Short Definition:

type of ice cream with wavy lines of coloured flavoured syrup

Examples:
  • a family block of raspberry ripple

Word: Ripple

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈrɪp(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of water) form or flow with a series of small waves on the surface

Short Definition:

form or flow with small waves on surface

Examples:
  • the Mediterranean rippled and sparkled

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