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Translate files Sprinkling
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a light rain or scattering of small drops, or a small amount of something scattered over a surface.
The gardener added a sprinkling of fertilizer to the soil.
the act of scattering or sprinkling something.
She gave the cookies a final sprinkling of powdered sugar before serving them.
verb
to scatter or pour small amounts of something over a surface.
He was sprinkling water on the garden to nourish the plants.
to cover lightly with a small amount of something.
She is sprinkling herbs over the pasta for added flavor.
Etymology
Middle English sprenklen, frequentative of sprenken, to sprinkle.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sprinkling of joy:
A small but significant moment of happiness.
sprinkling rain:
A light, brief rain shower.
a sprinkling of laughter:
A small amount of laughter occurring in a situation.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
A little bit of something good.
Just a sprinkling of fun is all we need for this party.
A hint or suggestion of a particular quality.
That song had a sprinkling of nostalgia.