Definition

Made or designed in a way that prevents liquid from dripping.

Example

The dripless candle burned for hours without making a mess.

Conversation

Have you seen those new dripless candles?

Yeah, I heard they’re great for keeping the mess down.

I think I might buy some for the dinner party this weekend.

That sounds like a smart idea; no one wants wax everywhere!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dripless is formed from "drip" (from Old English "dripian", meaning to fall in drops) and "-less" (meaning without). The word describes something that does not have the quality of dripping or falling in drops.

Memory Tip

Think of something that does not 'drip' — the '-less' means without, so 'dripless' means without dripping.

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