sprinkling

noun

sprin·​kling ˈspriŋ-kliŋ How to pronounce sprinkling (audio)
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

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 The Reluctant Traveler with Eugene Levy, Sky/Peacock drama The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas, which provided a little sprinkling of Emmy fave Ted Lasso now that comedy-drama is over. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 July 2024 Most notable for Hip-Hop fans, however, was the crowd’s seeming indifference to the multi-platinum artist hitting the stage, as footage shows just a sprinkling of fans who were engaged. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 June 2024 Jawad pointed to sprinklings of glass on the street. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2024 The drink typically consists of half a cup of oats, one cup of water, juice from half of a lime, and usually a sprinkling of cinnamon. Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for sprinkling 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sprinkling.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of sprinkling was in 1561

Dictionary Entries Near sprinkling

Cite this Entry

“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkling. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

sprinkling

noun
sprin·​kling ˈspriŋ-kliŋ How to pronounce sprinkling (audio)
: a very small number or amount

More from Merriam-Webster on sprinkling

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!