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
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a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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Further, aged rum nearly always has sweetness and spice in those exact places on the palate anyway and adding more just feels like sprinkling sugar on ice cream.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
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
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkling. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ
: a very small number or amount
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