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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2
as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sprinkle
Noun
Add a Topping Something as simple as a sprinkle of sliced almonds on top can turn an ordinary cake into something more visually appealing. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 For extra creaminess, try topping your tacos with a spoonful of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of cheese. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026
Verb
Order-to-cash, procure-to-pay and record-to-report—these are being rebuilt as agent-run processes with a human exception queue, not human-run processes with a bit of automation sprinkled on. — Rahul Bhatia, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Opt for a full frosted glass set, or sprinkle in a few accent nails. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 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
  • Tropical Storm Maysak brought record rainfall to Guangxi starting Saturday, breaching reservoirs and stranding people for days in homes and other buildings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • For the southern part of the state, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of rainfall
Noun
  • After the contest, the singer continued her artistic pursuit, performing with a handful of bands including Bobby Wayne & the Dixies and, later, Imagination.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Beauty tourism was once largely associated with lower-cost dental work and a handful of cosmetic surgeries performed abroad.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of handful
Verb
  • Squirting oil from a can or spraying from an aerosol can takes just minutes.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • In contrast, spraying visible ants often kills only a small portion of the colony while leaving the nest intact, with millions of workers ready to replace the small population killed by a contact spray.
    — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of spray
Verb
  • Europe is dotted with picture-perfect isles that lie waiting to be explored.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
  • Our time at Sana left us eager to see one of the real cenotes dotted along the Riviera Maya.
    — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • The chocolate version is a chocolate-lover’s dream with milk chocolate curls, while the strawberry features a fruity drizzle, and the vanilla is loaded with chocolate sauce and hazelnuts.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Top off your banana peel tea with a drizzle of honey or a small amount of another sweetener, if desired.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 27 June 2026
Definition of drizzle
Noun
  • An inside source revealed on Sunday that the couple's vows brought Kelce to tears.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The couple, in their 50s, also have two children entering college next year.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of couple
Verb
  • On July 1, during a public meeting of Rosado’s Loop group, Robaina and longtime trail advocates peppered a half-dozen county representatives with questions about the project’s status, cost and funding sources.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
  • That tweet has been peppered by at least a dozen community notes that keep coming and going, challenging PlayStation’s assertions about digital adoption.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of pepper
Verb
  • Buchanan, was responding to a burglary report at a Verizon store across the street and noticed a broken window stained with blood, per the footage.
    — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
  • Waterproof surfaces like quartz or marble handle spills and splashes without staining.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of stain

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