sprinkle 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sprinklenext
1
as in rainfall
a light or fine rain decided it was not worth carrying an umbrella for just a sprinkle

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2
as in handful
a small number received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot

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sprinkle

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verb

ˈspriŋ-kəl How to pronounce sprinkle (audio)
1
as in to spray
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water

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as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut

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Recent Examples of sprinkle
Noun
The menu includes classic flavors like plain glazed, milk chocolate and vanilla with sprinkles. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026 This recipe keeps things simple with just a touch of lemon zest and a sprinkle of sparkling sugar to dress up the dessert. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Verb
The comeback show was also sprinkled with starry performances from Tyla, Blackpink's Lisa and the one and only Cher. — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 16 July 2026 While there are a few comedic moments sprinkled throughout the eight episodes, especially when Billy (Ed Skrein), one of Judith’s targets, is on screen, the show has so few laugh-out-loud moments it’s best experienced as a drama. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprinkle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle
  1. rainfall
  2. handful
  3. spray
  4. dot
  5. drizzle
  6. couple
  7. pepper
  8. stain
Noun
  • Favorable rainfall trends across major producing nations, including Spain, have paved the way for a solid global yield for the upcoming harvest, Valdés said, consolidating a more robust and balanced global supply.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • Recent heavy rainfall and flooding across the region have made the trip even more risky.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of rainfall
Noun
  • At halftime on the field of play at the New York New Jersey Stadium, megawatt stars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, and Justin Bieber will take to the stage, co-signing a handful of designers.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Definition of handful
Verb
  • That’s a big reason to go slowly and think hard before spraying any insecticides in the garden.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Blinds To deep clean your blinds, San Angelo recommends taking them down and soaking them in a bathtub or spraying them with a hose outside.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of spray
Verb
  • The front line alone is roughly eight hundred miles long, to say nothing of the potential targets dotted across Russia’s enormous landmass.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 15 July 2026
  • The couple fell ill in a Medici villa in Poggio a Caiano, near Florence, an area dotted with marshes and rice fields — ideal habitats for mosquitoes that can carry malaria.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • Each bar has a lemon filling and is topped off with a white chocolate drizzle.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add zucchini seasoned with salt, pepper, and a punch of red pepper flakes.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of drizzle
Noun
  • The four treatment rooms are set apart within tropical vegetation, with a pavilion available for couples looking for joint pampering.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • In a statement shared with the press, the couple explained the meaning behind Milan’s name.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 19 July 2026
Definition of couple
Verb
  • As an amateur race car driver, the villa’s owner wanted elements of his passion peppering the interior.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, lemon juice, salt, garlic, Dijon, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of pepper
Verb
  • The only part of her person not stained are the white circles around her eyes.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
  • Drinking water after coffee can help reduce acidity and wash away staining compounds.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026
Definition of stain

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