Meaning & use
sprinkle
To scatter small drops or particles of something loosely over a surface.
See it in a sentence
She sprinkled cinnamon over the oatmeal before serving it to the children.
Light rain began to sprinkle over the field just before the game started.
A note on using this word
Sprinkle suggests a light, uneven covering, unlike pour or cover, which imply a fuller amount.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A small quantity of something scattered lightly, or a light shower of rain.
The forecast predicted only a light sprinkle in the afternoon.
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