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noun

ˈspriŋ-kliŋ How to pronounce sprinkling (audio)
Definition of sprinklingnext
1
as in handful
a small number a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport

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2
as in splash
a very small amount just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program

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sprinkling

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adjective

as in drizzling

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sprinkling

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verb

present participle of sprinkle
1
as in spraying
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water

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2
as in dotting
to mark with small spots especially unevenly sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut

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Recent Examples of sprinkling
Noun
That foundation, with a sprinkling of magical attacking moments, won them the Premier League title. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 3 June 2026 However, even though overhead watering, sprinkling, and misting can cause plant disease, during prolonged high temperatures, a humid environment probably outweighs the risk of plant disease. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Verb
For casseroles, cover tightly with foil and return to the oven until the rice is tender, sprinkling with a splash of water or broth if the casserole seems dry. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 May 2026 For rust or grease stains, try sprinkling baking soda directly on the spot, then scrubbing with a vinegar and water solution. — Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprinkling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkling
  1. handful
  2. splash
  3. drippy
  4. spraying
  5. dotting
  6. couple
  7. glimmer
  8. drizzly
Noun
  • That surge in imports was led largely by a handful of major manufacturing hubs.
    — Dian Zhang, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • After the first handful of knockout-stage matches, there are five African nations remaining.
    — PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of handful
Noun
  • Mysterio came back with a baseball slide into a splash on the outside.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Betts is making his splash at the plate again.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of splash
Adjective
  • Upstate, all the drippy humidity and congested traffic of the city dissolves into a placid breeze.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026
  • Donut peaches are usually palm-sized and easy to polish off in a few drippy, delightful bites.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Definition of drippy
Verb
  • People try to cool down by standing in front of a mister spraying cool water during a heat wave in Rome near the Colosseum on June 26, 2026.
    — Leigh Kiniry, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Sprinklers started spraying on the field just before the game got underway again and some players deliberately dosed themselves, a solid strategy considering the conditions.
    — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
Definition of spraying
Verb
  • With mannequins dotting the courtyard, the Italian brand made a statement.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • To achieve crisp dots and clean linework at home, Slynko recommends using a dotting tool and a thin detail brush, or reaching for a stamping plate.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 20 June 2026
Definition of dotting
Noun
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The couple, in their 50s, also have two children entering college next year.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of couple
Noun
  • News crews, Venezuelan officials and nearby residents were drawn to a remarkable scene that offered a glimmer of hope amid the country’s otherwise dystopian tableau.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Tuesday's rescue marked another glimmer of hope amid the disaster that has devastated the South American country.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of glimmer
Adjective
  • On a drizzly day at Wrigley Field, 20-year-old rookie Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood fanned 20 batters.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • What else is going on Southern California can expect a cloudy, drizzly week as a cold system from the Pacific Northwest moves south.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Definition of drizzly

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