English Word · Intermediate
drooling
Salivation
Pronunciation: /ˈdɹuːlɪŋ/
Meaning
The act of saliva dripping from the mouth.
Example
Pavlov referred to these premature droolings as “psychic” secretions, and he began to study why they occurred, in part to avoid future contamination of his digestion experiments.
Pavlov referred to these premature droolings as “psychic” secretions, and he began to study why they occurred, in part to avoid future contamination of his digestion experiments.
Practice tips
- Practice drooling out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.