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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Turn them over; repeat brushing with olive oil and sprinkling seasonings.
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Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Ever, a classic americano with Better Buzz’s signature creamy vanilla, finished with strawberry rose cold foam, beautiful rose petals and a sprinkling of sugar.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In the last minute 30 second of cooking, add in a generous sprinkling of a melty shredded cheese (like Cheddar or Monterey Jack) and hot sauce, to taste.
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Let the mixture dry completely before sprinkling.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
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Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Ever, a classic americano with Better Buzz’s signature creamy vanilla, finished with strawberry rose cold foam, beautiful rose petals and a sprinkling of sugar.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
In the last minute 30 second of cooking, add in a generous sprinkling of a melty shredded cheese (like Cheddar or Monterey Jack) and hot sauce, to taste.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Let the mixture dry completely before sprinkling.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkling. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ
: a very small number or amount
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