sprinkling Definition
- 1a small amount or number scattered or sprinkled over an area or object
- 2the act of scattering a small amount of something over an area or object
Using sprinkling: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sprinkling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
There was a light sprinkling of snow on the ground.
Example
The chef added a sprinkling of salt to the dish.
Example
The garden needed a sprinkling of water to keep the plants healthy.
sprinkling Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for sprinkling
Phrases with sprinkling
sprinkling of sth
a small amount or number of something scattered or sprinkled over an area or object
Example
The cake was decorated with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
a container used for watering plants, with a long spout and a perforated top for sprinkling water
Example
She used a sprinkling can to water her garden.
a system for watering plants or crops that involves sprinkling water over them
Example
The farm uses a sprinkling system to irrigate its fields.
Summary: sprinkling in Brief
A 'sprinkling' [ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ] refers to a small amount or number of something scattered or sprinkled over an area or object. It can be used to describe the act of scattering something as well. Examples include 'There was a light sprinkling of snow on the ground,' and 'The chef added a sprinkling of salt to the dish.' 'Sprinkling' can also refer to a container or system used for watering plants.
