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

For whatever sprinkling of sociopathy that Quinn might have, seeing her dead best friend’s daughter, who looks just like her best friend, standing in front of her cracks through a little bit. —Max Gao, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026

For a subtle scent boost, mix in a few drops of essential oils before sprinkling. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026

Ladle into bowls and serve with extra grated cheese for sprinkling. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026

Their rare sprinkling of colorful choices throughout were even less appealing to the modern aesthete’s eye, right down to the pinkish-red bathroom. —Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026

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