sprinkling

/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
noun
  1. A small amount or number of something that is scattered or spread out.
    • Only a sprinkling of people showed up for the early morning meeting.
    • There was a sprinkling of snow on the mountaintop.
    • The salad had a light sprinkling of cheese on top.
  2. The act of scattering small drops or particles over a surface.
    • A gentle sprinkling of water helped the seeds grow.
    • The chef finished the dish with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
    • The sprinkling of salt on the icy sidewalk made it safer to walk.
verb
  1. Present participle of sprinkle: to scatter small drops or particles over a surface.
    • He was sprinkling glitter over the art project for extra sparkle.
    • She is sprinkling sugar on the cookies before baking them.
    • The gardener is sprinkling water on the flowers to keep them cool.
  2. To distribute or place something in small amounts here and there.
    • The author is sprinkling clues throughout the mystery novel.
    • The teacher is sprinkling jokes into the lesson to keep students engaged.
    • They are sprinkling new benches along the walking trail.
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