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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Nods to the hero that inspired it are sprinkled throughout, some are more obvious than others (like the conspicuous Iron Man helmet in the dining area – Stark was never known for his modesty).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, fast food giant SONIC launched a Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake in the last few months, offering customers a seasonal dessert that is described as a decadent blend of creamy vanilla soft serve with chocolate chunk brownie pieces and a sprinkle of cool, crushed peppermints.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sprinkle
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Verb
Uncover casserole, and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese and remaining bacon.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Nods to the hero that inspired it are sprinkled throughout, some are more obvious than others (like the conspicuous Iron Man helmet in the dining area – Stark was never known for his modesty).
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
The handheld treat combined the familiar crust of the year-round Apple Pie with creamy custard, sugar glaze and rainbow sprinkles, offering a cheerful companion to the savory Grinch fries.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, fast food giant SONIC launched a Peppermint Brownie Bark Shake in the last few months, offering customers a seasonal dessert that is described as a decadent blend of creamy vanilla soft serve with chocolate chunk brownie pieces and a sprinkle of cool, crushed peppermints.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sprinkle
Cite this Entry
“Sprinkle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkle. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share