sprinkling

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noun

sprin·​kling ˈspriŋ-kliŋ How to pronounce sprinkling (audio)
Synonyms of sprinklingnext
1
: a limited quantity or amount : modicum
2
: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles
3
: a small number distributed at random : scattering

sprinkling

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present participle of sprinkle entry 1

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Noun a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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Her clothes are simple but bright, with sometimes a bit of shiny thread or a sprinkling of sequins; décolletage is a thing of the future. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 This one promised not only travel-show vibes but, perhaps, a sprinkling of reality TV, another guilty pleasure of mine. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026 Isle Royale is a backpacker’s getaway first and foremost, with a sprinkling of campsites along its waterfront stretches and the 40-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail traversing its spine. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 Your grass needs water to survive, so a regular sprinkling can help keep your front yard looking verdant and healthy. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprinkling

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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sprinkling

noun
sprin·​kling ˈspriŋ-kliŋ How to pronounce sprinkling (audio)
: a very small number or amount
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