as in handful
a small number
a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of smattering
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
The brand’s latest collection, filled with juicy colored one-pieces, bikinis that evoke a sunset, and a smattering of striped designs doesn’t stray too far from Lido’s Venetian roots.
—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
But there were also a smattering of fans with pre-revolutionary flags who booed the Iranian national anthem and erupted in celebration when New Zealand scored an early goal.
—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But don’t be surprised if there are smatterings of green and white all over the stadium, some from afar and others grown in the Kansas City area over a short time.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for smattering
Noun
The sea of light blue Uruguayan fans went silent as a smattering of Cape Verde fans around the stadium erupted and waved their flags.
—
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
The brand’s latest collection, filled with juicy colored one-pieces, bikinis that evoke a sunset, and a smattering of striped designs doesn’t stray too far from Lido’s Venetian roots.
—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
But there were also a smattering of fans with pre-revolutionary flags who booed the Iranian national anthem and erupted in celebration when New Zealand scored an early goal.
—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
But don’t be surprised if there are smatterings of green and white all over the stadium, some from afar and others grown in the Kansas City area over a short time.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for smattering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smattering
Noun
-
That surge in imports was led largely by a handful of major manufacturing hubs.
-
After the first handful of knockout-stage matches, there are five African nations remaining.
Verb
-
The interview was interrupted multiple times because of rain pattering against the barn roof where it was being held.
-
Benito finds community with the like-minded Pleneros de la Cresta, who have been playing the island’s pattering folk music for over a decade.
Noun
-
At a red light, he’s gunned down by a couple of guys on a dirtbike.
-
That happened a couple more times.
Verb
-
Gavin Newsom’s workplace issue The outgoing governor of California and anticipated 2028 presidential candidate Gavin Newsom once made headlines for something other than trolling the president of the United States on social media.
-
When trolling for pike the Griz goes with Rapala Rattlin Raps or floating Rapala stick baits when the weeds are higher.
Verb
-
That’s nothing more than a nonsensical, demonizing political narrative spewed by left-wing politicians and their brethren in the progressive chattering class.
-
Jean’s Beach at the Old Stove Pub The hush-hush purchase of the Old Stove Pub by Max Chodorow had everyone chattering for months.
Verb
-
However, the animals did survive and seemed set on helping their family survive too, repeatedly bleating and stomping on the debris covering the bunker.
-
Players started bleating, serenading James with sounds deserving of the GOAT — greatest of all time.
Verb
-
Wrangling my emotions became the difference between sputtering to a halt and moving forward.
-
When Vegas was sputtering in late March, with the 19th-best record in the NHL, the fact that its core was signed long-term with little cap space to maneuver could’ve been easily viewed as a detriment.
Verb
-
In an eventual 57-point Hurricanes victory, Stevenson was balling and jabbering about it, too, to every Wildcats pass catcher within earshot.
Cite this Entry
“Smattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smattering. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
