sprinkling

noun

sprin·kling | \ ˈspriŋ-kliŋ

Definition of sprinkling

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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Examples of sprinkling in a Sentence

a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program

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Stack a sprinkling of the cucumber/mint/celery/radish/lime into the glass. — Erin Hill, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle's Summer Favorites from 2014 Unearthed — and It Includes a 'Love of All Things Brit'," 26 Aug. 2019 One of the exciting freshmen could command a sprinkling of carries. — Christopher Smith, al, "Auburn’s running game will determine the Tigers’ 2019 betting value," 21 Aug. 2019 Asian-style pork ribs, stacked in crosshatched fashion, had a sweet soy glaze and sprinkling of sesame seeds, tasty though excessively salty. — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, "Review: Down-home BBQ gets upscale at Que Whiskey Kitchen in Southington," 1 Aug. 2019 Even humble vanilla ice cream is made memorable with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt—a simple move you might be tempted to try at home. — Jessica Henderson, The New Yorker, "Udon Takes On New Texture at Hanon," 12 July 2019 For Caesar salad, serve drizzled with Caesar dressing, a sprinkling of lemon juice and optional croutons. — Daniel Neman, Twin Cities, "You can grill that? 6 new recipes to try this season," 4 July 2019 The group photo of Goldman’s 2010 managing director class, for example, is a sea of men with a sprinkling of women at the front. — Emily Flitter, New York Times, "Being Transgender at Goldman Sachs," 21 June 2019 The staff plans to take Nehlen’s approach in recruiting a 300-mile radius or a six-hour drive from Morgantown, while sprinkling in some Floridians. — Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "Neal Brown Is Eager to Try His Hand at West Virginia's One-of-a-Kind Challenge," 27 June 2019 Thin slices of the fennel bulbs add a refreshing, cooling crunch to each bite of warm lentils and the final sprinkling of fennel fronds delivers a summery aroma. — Genevieve Ko, latimes.com, "For a taste of the Mediterranean at home, try this vegan lentil salad recipe," 13 July 2019

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