Meaning & Definition of Sprinkling in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A small amount of something that is distributed over an area.

  Example Sentence: She added a sprinkling of salt to the dish.

• Definition: A light rain or drizzle.

  Example Sentence: We got caught in a sprinkling that lasted only a few minutes.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English sprenklen, frequentative of sprenken, to sprinkle.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: rociado

• French: parfumage

• German: Streuen

• Russian: посыпка

Related Words

• sprinkle: To scatter or splash a small amount of liquid or particles.

• sprinkler: A device that sprays water for irrigation or cooling.

Slang Meanings of sprinkling

• Meaning: A little bit of something good.

  Example Sentence: Just a sprinkling of fun is all we need for this party.

• Meaning: A hint or suggestion of a particular quality.

  Example Sentence: That song had a sprinkling of nostalgia.