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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
The majority of this year's hottest ZIP codes are located on the East Coast, with a sprinkling in the upper Midwest. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 Think of it like a recipe, maybe adding flowers to a frosted cake or sprinkling powdered sugar atop a sponge cake; Stewart's rose gold hair injects a sprinkle of the same whimsy into the last few weeks of summertime. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Trump for decades has loved gold and marble, liberally sprinkling them about his development projects and his personal spaces. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 In her Tinker Bell costume, Ashley seems as thirsty for a peach as Shamea is, reveling in the opportunity to tell her side of the story but obviously sprinkling her own fairy dust of exaggeration into the narrative. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 July 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
  • Investors have fretted that Nvidia's growth has been driven by a handful of large technology companies called hyperscalers, which are building out data centers that end up largely serving a few frontier labs such as OpenAI.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Craig set a handful of records, including career touchdown passes (52) and career passing yards (6,074) while with the Crimson.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of handful
Noun
  • Sprouse’s first collections in the mid-1980s made a major splash, melding graffiti prints, a playful ’60s aesthetic, and bright Day-Glo colors that won admirers such as Andy Warhol.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The bagels are the creations of Moreira, who grew up in Argentina but learned quickly how to make bagels that caused a splash.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of splash
Adjective
  • The Flo Shutoff system from Moen connects to your pipes and detects leaks—from drippy pipes to massive bursts—and automatically closes the main valve to prevent flooding damage.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Uncle Jimmy hung back by the drippy windows at the rear of the kitchen nursing a Schlitz.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of drippy
Verb
  • Avoid spraying liquids directly to prevent damage to internal components and ports.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • If additional hold is needed, Marjan recommends spraying Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Super Clean Extra Hairspray on the roots and brushing back before wrapping a second elastic around everything.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of spraying
Verb
  • Carla Guilhem, meanwhile, chose to bring a bit more nature into the space, pairing swirling patterns and bold marbles with blue abstract bird dotting the wallpaper, palm trees and jungle cats on pillows, and more.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Deficits in Arizona will be as common as saguaros dotting the landscape.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dotting
Noun
  • How happy couples avoid this fight Healthy couples absolutely still notice when things are lopsided.
    — Mark Travers, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoor bars and tents are being set up for the crowds expected for the bull-riding event that evening, and couples of all ages hold hands and wander the brick streets.
    — Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of couple
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  • The polls offer a glimmer of hope for Democrats and their voters, who hope that the party can shrink the Republican majority in Congress – or capture it – this midterm season.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While more muted in color than her later looks, the outfit shows an early glimmer of her future full-on sparkle.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 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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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprinkling. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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