Droop is a word for something hangingstaying suspended from above instead of standing upright or flat down, sinking, or becoming limpsoft and weak, not firm or stiff. It can describe the way an object, plant, or body part falls lower than normal, and it can also refer to the shape or condition of something that sagsdrops downward under weight or lack of support.

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Pronunciation

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Accent: General American English

IPA: /druːp/

Easy pronunciation: DROOP (approximate spelling).

Stress: One syllable, so the whole word is stressed.

Verb: to hang loosely or downward in a limp way.

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Droop Meaning

to hang down loosely

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to hang loosely or hang downward in a limp way

Example: His eyelids began to droop after the long drive.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• loll — A close substitute when something hangs loosely or slackly.

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Other Meanings of Droop

Meaning 2

a sagging shape or form

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a shape that sags

Example: The curtains had a slight droop at the edges.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• sag — Works well for a downward bend or sagging shape.

Meaning 3

to lose firmness and become limp

Part of speech: verb

Definition: become limp

Example: The flowers drooped in the afternoon heat.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• wilt — Best for plants, flowers, or other things that lose stiffness and become limp.

Meaning 4

to sink or settle lower because something is no longer taut or firm

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

Example: The tent canvas began to droop in the rain.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• flag — Can fit when something loses tightness and sags downward.
• sag — A direct match for sinking or hanging lower under weight or lack of support.
• swag — Can work for something that curves or hangs down in a loose way, but it is less common in everyday use.

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Droop Synonyms

Similar Meaning

• loll

noun: a sagging shape

• sag

verb: become limp

• wilt

verb: sink or settle from loss of tautness

• flag
• sag
• swag

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Common Mistakes

• Do not use droop for every kind of falling or lowering; it usually suggests a loose, limp, or weakened hang.
• Do not confuse droop with drop, which means to fall or let something fall down suddenly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does droop mean?

Droop usually means to hang down loosely, sink lower, or become limp. It can describe eyelids, flowers, fabric, or anything that loses firmness and hangs downward.

What is a good synonym for droop?

For the main verb sense, a good synonym is loll. Other senses can match words like sag or wilt, depending on the context.

Is droop a noun or a verb?

Droop can be both. As a verb, it means to hang down or become limp. As a noun, it can mean a sagging shape.

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