Definition of sprinkle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to scatter in drops or particles
2a : to scatter over
b : to scatter at intervals in or among : dot sprinkled the speech with quips
c : to wet lightly
sprinkle
nounDefinition of sprinkle (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of sprinkle was in the 14th century
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