sprin·kle
ˈspriŋ-kəl 
sprinkled; sprinkling
ˈspriŋ-k(ə-)liŋ
1
: to scatter in drops or particles
2
a
: to scatter over
b
: to scatter at intervals in or among : dot
sprinkled the speech with quips
c
: to wet lightly
Examples of sprinkle in a Sentence
Verb
He sprinkled water on the plants.
I sprinkled grass seed over the soil.
She sprinkled the clothes before ironing them.
“Is it raining?” “It's just sprinkling a little.”
Noun
It rained last night, but it was just a sprinkle.
She topped the pasta with a sprinkle of parsley.
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Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
But there are also some unique flavors like la Felina with poblano crema, ragu and raisins, or the Middle Eastern za’atar spice sprinkled on the marsili.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Clouds will increase through the afternoon, and while most spots stay dry, there's a 10–20% chance for a few light sprinkles or brief showers along the front and behind it.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Nature design motifs are sprinkled throughout the dining room, such as redwood paneling bearing carvings of a redwood tree and a topography map of Kirkwood Mountain, where the Riches like to ski.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
But there are also some unique flavors like la Felina with poblano crema, ragu and raisins, or the Middle Eastern za’atar spice sprinkled on the marsili.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
Eliminate bathroom odors with Wabi Whiffs’ fizzy toilet bombs and sprinkles.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Clouds will increase through the afternoon, and while most spots stay dry, there's a 10–20% chance for a few light sprinkles or brief showers along the front and behind it.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkle. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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sprinkle
1 of 2 verb
sprin·kle
ˈspriŋ-kəl
sprinkled; sprinkling
-k(ə-)liŋ
1
: to scatter in drops or particles
sprinkle water
sprinkle grass seed over the soil
2
a
: to scatter over or in or among
sprinkle the spaghetti with grated cheese
b
: to wet lightly
sprinkle clothes before ironing
3
: to rain lightly in scattered drops
sprinkle
2 of 2 noun1
: the act or an instance of sprinkling
especially
: a light rain
2
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