How to Use sprinkling in a Sentence

sprinkling

noun
  • Eat köfte wrapped in a lettuce leaf with a sprinkling of herbs.
    — Robyn Eckhardt, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Once out of the oven, cover with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
    — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 4 May 2020
  • But this week, there has been just a sprinkling of questions.
    — Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2023
  • There were small dollops of caramel and a sprinkling of fleur de sel.
    — New York Times, 1 Dec. 2021
  • Fill with nuts and olives for snacking, or sea salt for sprinkling.
    — The Editors At House Beautiful, House Beautiful, 25 Nov. 2013
  • Lots of apps get a sprinkling of new features, along with a new coat of paint.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 22 June 2020
  • These benefit from a sprinkling of grass seed to fill the gap.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
  • These benefit from a sprinkling of grass seed to fill the gap.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Both the fish and chips get a generous sprinkling of kosher salt.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020
  • Omit sprinkling pretzels with salt.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2025
  • If the dough feels moist or sticky, work in a sprinkling of masa harina.
    — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Add a sprinkling of fresh basil leaves for a hit of late-summer sunshine.
    — David Syrek, chicagotribune.com, 1 Sep. 2017
  • Smash each one with the side of a chef’s knife and smear it slightly with a sprinkling of kosher salt.
    — SFChronicle.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • Top with the sprouts and garnish with a sprinkling of sumac and nigella seeds and serve.
    — Naz Deravian, SFChronicle.com, 16 Mar. 2020
  • Switzerland fans, along with a sprinkling of Wales fans, buffered the gaps.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
  • Rinse the pot, then rub on a small amount of ketchup topped with a sprinkling of salt, and buff in with a soft cloth.
    — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 11 July 2018
  • Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • Add a sprinkling of the arugula and Parmesan on top or on the side.
    — Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Season each half with a sprinkling of salt and a couple of grinds of pepper.
    — Philly.com, 29 June 2017
  • Season each half with a sprinkling of salt and a couple grinds of pepper.
    — Noelle Carter, charlotteobserver, 3 July 2017
  • Be sure to finish the dish with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Mix a sprinkling of phosphorus with the soil in the bottom of the hole or trench.
    — Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The slow-rise naan ($3) is served warm with a light gloss of butter and a sprinkling of sea salt.
    — Bill Daley, chicagotribune.com, 9 June 2017
  • Save the rest for sprinkling on top before everything goes in the oven.
    — Paula Forbes, GQ, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Drizzle with a little more olive oil, a sprinkling of fleur de sel and a squeeze of lemon, and serve.
    — Washington Post, 4 June 2021
  • Dark wood predominates with a sprinkling of red vinyl on the chairs and stools.
    — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 31 Aug. 2017
  • This one is extra delicious served chilled with just a sprinkling of sea salt.
    — Joanna Sciarrino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
  • And throughout, there were a sprinkling of other Beef wins, too.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Everyone will love the soft, doughy texture and the sprinkling of seeds or salt on top.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • At first, a sprinkling of rain helped settle some of the dust swirling through the encampment.
    — Dino Grandoni and Kim Bellware, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2023

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