Pronunciation

/sprɪŋkəl/

Definitions

Noun

• Sprinkling: A light, scattered application of a substance, often water or flour, typically for decoration or as a topping. For example: “The cake was adorned with a sprinkling of sugar.”
• Sprinkler: A device that sprays water in a fine mist for watering plants or cooling purposes. For example: “The garden needed a good sprinkling after the hot day.”

Verb

• To sprinkle: To scatter or lightly dust a surface with a small amount of something, usually dry. For example: “She sprinkled cinnamon on top of the pancakes.”
• To sprinkle with: To apply a light coating of a substance. For example: “He sprinkled the bread with sesame seeds before baking.”

Adjective

• Sprinkled: Describing something covered or decorated with a scattered amount of a substance. For example: “The grass was sprinkled with dandelions.”

Phrases

• “Sprinkle something with…” suggests applying a light coating of a particular ingredient.
• “A light sprinkle of…” indicates a small amount of a substance.
• “Sprinkled frosting” is a common dessert description.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were playing in the sprinkler on a hot summer day.”
• Verb: “She sprinkled some flour on the countertop before rolling out the dough.”
• Adjective: “The table was beautifully set, with a sprinkled layer of flowers.”

Synonyms

• Scatter
• Dust
• Scatterings
• Dapple
• Lightly cover
• Scatter with

Antonyms

• Heap
• Pour
• Coat heavily
• Spray (in large quantities)