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Definition of sprinkle
sprinkled
;sprinkling
play \-k(ə-)liŋ\transitive verb
1 : to scatter in drops or particles
2a : to scatter overb : to scatter at intervals in or among : dot sprinkled the speech with quipsc : to wet lightly
intransitive verb
1 : to scatter a liquid in fine drops
2 : to rain lightly in scattered drops
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Examples of sprinkle in a Sentence
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.”
Recent Examples of sprinkle from the Web
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The Spanish tweets are sprinkled with typos — 11 in all.
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Arrange rhubarb on baking sheet in a single layer and sprinkle with sugar.
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That's definitely true of the commercial recording studios once sprinkled around the South, whose cash flow came from television, FM radio and local notables and musicians.
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Next, whisk eggs together and pour over the ingredients, and sprinkle with cheese.
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The kitchen wraps potatoes in foil and leaves them in the Josper’s embers overnight, so in the morning, the resulting smoky potatoes, with just a kiss of cream and sprinkled with chives, are worth an asterisk on the menu.
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Grilled steak with chimichurri sauce Steak Olive oil Canadian or Montreal steak seasoning or just salt and pepper Instructions Rub steak with oil and sprinkle on seasoning to taste.
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Moles’ Facebook page is sprinkled with comments and photos indicating support for Trump.
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Transfer celery halves to a platter and finely grate lemon zest over the top, then sprinkle with walnuts.
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Origin and Etymology of sprinkle
Middle English sprenklen, sprinclen; akin to Middle High German spreckel, sprenkel spot
sprinkle
Definition of sprinkle
1 : the act or an instance of sprinkling; especially : a light rain
2 : sprinkling
3 sprinkles plural : small particles of candy used as a topping (as on ice cream) : jimmies
Examples of sprinkle in a Sentence
It rained last night, but it was just a sprinkle.
She topped the pasta with a sprinkle of parsley.
Recent Examples of sprinkle from the Web
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Bust out your sprinkle-loaded party cannons, guys and gals: This weekend is the Pride Parade.
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The cotton candy milkshake, topped with sprinkles, a cupcake and more, both tastes and looks like heaven.
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A scoop of intimacy, a dollop of motherly care, a sprinkle of intellectual stimulation.
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Showers overnight are tapering off Thursday morning with some sprinkles and drizzle still expected before 11 a.m. After the lunch hour the skies may clear a bit and offer a sun break or two.
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The meandering road map of a baseball rebuild — a dash of smart drafts, a sprinkle of timely trades, the residue of spending once the finish line peeked over the horizon — was everywhere the Padres cared to look Monday at Petco Park.
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Grilled fruit may be enhanced with a drizzle of honey and lemon or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Aside from the squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar Bobbi’s recipe suggests for serving, try the airy cakes with homemade applesauce, jam, honey, maple syrup or fresh fruit and whipped cream.
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The second showed the equivalent for fentanyl: 3 milligrams, a bare sprinkle.
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First Known Use of sprinkle
1641
SPRINKLE Defined for English Language Learners
sprinkle
playDefinition of sprinkle for English Language Learners
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: to drop or spread small pieces or amounts of something over something
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: to put small drops of liquid on (someone or something)
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: to rain lightly
sprinkle
Definition of sprinkle for English Language Learners
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: a light rain
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: a small amount that is sprinkled on something
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sprinkles : tiny candies that are put on top of a sweet food (such as ice cream)
SPRINKLE Defined for Kids
Definition of sprinkle for Students
sprinkled
;sprinkling
1 : to scatter in drops or particles sprinkle water sprinkle sand
2 : to scatter over or in or among Sprinkle the corn with salt.
3 : to rain lightly
sprinkler
\-klər\ nounLaw Dictionary
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