sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ 
1
: a limited quantity or amount : modicum
2
: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles
3
: a small number distributed at random : scattering
Examples of sprinkling in a Sentence
a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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Go literal and finish your manicure with a sprinkling of blueberries and strawberries, or keep it subtle with a blueberry milk or strawberry milk hue.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
However, even though overhead watering, sprinkling, and misting can cause plant disease, during prolonged high temperatures, a humid environment probably outweighs the risk of plant disease.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
However, even though overhead watering, sprinkling, and misting can cause plant disease, during prolonged high temperatures, a humid environment probably outweighs the risk of plant disease.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sprinkling
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ
: a very small number or amount
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