Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sprinkling
Noun
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəl.ɪŋ/
Definition
A small amount of something scattered over a surface.
Examples
- A sprinkling of cheese added flavor to the pasta.
- The cake was topped with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
- She gave the garden a sprinkling of water in the early morning.
Meaning
Sprinkling refers to the act of scattering a small quantity of a substance, often for flavor or decoration.
Synonyms
- scattering
- dusting
- spritz
- dash
