1. to flow or fall in drops or a thin stream
2. to move or happen slowly and gradually in small amounts

1. a small flow of liquid
2. a small number or amount arriving gradually

Examples

• Water began to trickle from the leaky faucet.
• Tears trickled down her cheeks.
• News of the accident trickled in throughout the day.
• Only a trickle of customers came to the store during the storm.
• A trickle of water ran down the wall.
• The donations came in as a slow trickle.
• Students trickled into the classroom before the bell rang.