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sprin·kle

sprinkle

 
 
pronunciation:
sprIng kl
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: sprinkles, sprinkling, sprinkled
definition 1: to scatter or drop (a substance) in droplets or small particles.
synonyms:
powder, spray
similar words:
dash, disperse, dribble, dust, sift, spatter, spit, splash, splatter
definition 2: to scatter or drop droplets or small particles upon.
He is sprinkling the lawn.She sprinkled the salad with grated cheese.
synonyms:
mist, shower, spray
similar words:
bespatter, dust, fog, spatter, splash, splatter, squirt, water
definition 3: to scatter loosely or randomly.
His speech is sprinkled with foreign words.
synonyms:
disperse, intersperse, punctuate, scatter, strew
similar words:
dot, dust, fleck, splash
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to scatter or drop something in droplets or small particles.
synonyms:
splash, spray
similar words:
dribble, dust, plash, sift, spatter, splatter
definition 2: to rain very lightly (often prec. by "it").
It has been sprinkling off and on.
similar words:
drizzle, mist, rain, shower, trickle
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a slight amount of rain.
synonyms:
shower
similar words:
scatter
definition 2: a small amount or number.
a sprinkle of applause
synonyms:
dribble, scattering, smattering, trickle
definition 3: the act of sprinkling.
synonyms:
scattering, splash, spraying
definition 4: (pl.) tiny bits of chocolate or tiny multicolored sweets used for decorating and enhancing the top of desserts such as ice cream or cupcakes.
My friends like sprinkles on their ice cream, but I like mine plain.
Word Builder: sprinkle +
  • sprinkler:
    a machine that sprinkles water.