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