sprinkle

verb
UK: /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/
US: /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/

  1. To scatter small drops of liquid or small pieces of something.

    1. Sprinkle water on the clothes.
    2. She likes to sprinkle sugar on her cereal every morning before school.

  2. To distribute something loosely or randomly over a surface.

    1. Sprinkle grass seed on the lawn.
    2. We will sprinkle some extra salt around the rim for a more tangy experience.

Synonyms

spray strew drizzle dust scatter
sprinkle noun

  1. A light shower or scattering of something.

    1. There was a sprinkle of rain.
    2. We had a sprinkle of snow last night so be careful while driving please.

  2. Small pieces of candy used to decorate cakes and other desserts.

    1. The cake has rainbow sprinkles.
    2. The ice cream cone was covered in chocolate sprinkles and tasted delicious.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sprinkle" in English means: To scatter small drops of liquid or small pieces of something., To distribute something loosely or randomly over a surface..

The phonetic transcription of "sprinkle" is /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/ in British English and /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sprinkle": spray, strew, drizzle, dust, scatter.

Example usage of "sprinkle": "Sprinkle water on the clothes.". More examples on the page.