sprinkling

noun

sprin·​kling ˈspriŋ-kliŋ 

1

: a limited quantity or amount : modicum

2

: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles

3

: a small number distributed at random : scattering

Synonyms of sprinkling

• handful
• couple
• few

Examples of sprinkling in a Sentence

a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport

just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program

Recent Examples on the Web

Beyond lofty sentiments, there was a sprinkling of actual facts and policies. —Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026

For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds. —Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Jan. 2026

Be sure to finish the dish with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025

Bake off scraps of pie dough (either plain or with a sprinkling of cinnamon-sugar) until golden and crisp, then crumble into sundaes, parfaits, trifles, and more. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for sprinkling

• crinkling
• inkling

Kids Definition

sprinkling

noun

sprin·​kling ˈspriŋ-kliŋ 

: a very small number or amount