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    sprinkle
    /ˈsprɪŋkl/

    verb

    • 1. cover (an object or surface) with small drops or particles of a substance: "I sprinkled the floor with water" Similar dredgedustpowder
    • 2. rain very lightly: North American "it began to sprinkle"

    noun

    • 1. a small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface: "a generous sprinkle of pepper"
    • 2. a light rain: North American "the rain grew from a mere sprinkle to a respectable drizzle"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPRINKLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of sprinkle as a verb and a noun, with usage examples and pronunciation. Find out how to say sprinkle in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, French and more.

    • Springy

      SPRINGY definition: 1. returning quickly to the usual shape,...

    • Sprinkle in Japanese

      SPRINKLE translate: （～を）～にちりばめる, まく, ふりかける, まき散（ち）らす, ぱらつく....

    • Translate English to Malay

      sprinkle translate: memercik. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Portuguese Translation

      SPRINKLE translate: salpicar, espalhar, salpicar, chuviscar....

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sprinkleSprinkle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word sprinkle, which can be a verb or a noun. Sprinkle means to scatter in drops or particles, or to wet lightly, or to rain lightly.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPRINKLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the verb sprinkle, which means to scatter or distribute something in small amounts. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for sprinkle.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPRINKLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Sprinkle means to drop a few pieces or drops of something over a surface, or a very light fall of rain or snow. Learn how to use sprinkle in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › sprinkleSPRINKLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Sprinkle means to scatter or disperse liquid, powder, etc., in drops or particles. It can also refer to small decorative toppings, a light rain, or a small party. See synonyms, word history, and example sentences.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sprinkleSprinkle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Other forms: sprinkled; sprinkles. A sprinkle is a light shower of something, often water. It’s also a verb that means to gently scatter something. A sprinkle of snow won’t cause school to close, but a sprinkle of fairy dust could transport you to a magical land.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSPRINKLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Sprinkle means to gently drop small pieces of something over a surface, or a small amount of a powder or liquid that has been sprinkled. See how to use sprinkle in sentences and translations in different languages.