sprinkling
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
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verb
- 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.
- 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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