Sprinkle

Word SPRINKLE
Character 8
Hyphenation sprin kle
Pronunciations /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Sprinkle"

What do we mean by sprinkle?

To scatter in drops or particles. intransitive verb

To scatter drops or particles on. intransitive verb

To intersperse with something as if by scattering. intransitive verb

To distribute or intersperse at random. intransitive verb

To scatter something in drops or particles. intransitive verb

To fall or rain in small or infrequent drops. intransitive verb

The act of sprinkling. noun

A light rainfall. noun

A small amount; a sprinkling. noun

Small particles of candy sprinkled on ice cream as a topping. noun

To make intoxicated or tipsy.

A utensil for sprinkling; a sprinkler; specifically, a brush for sprinkling holy water; an aspersorium. noun

A sprinkling, or falling in drops; specifically, a light rain. noun

That which is sprinkled about; hence, a scattering or slight amount; a sprinkling. noun

A light tinkling sound; a tinkle. noun

Milit., same as morning-star noun

To scatter in drops or particles; let fall in minute quantities here and there; strew.

To besprinkle; bespatter or bestrew; overspread with drops or particles, as of a powder, liquid, coloring matter, etc.

To cleanse with drops, as of water; wash; purify.

To distribute here and there; diffuse.

A light covering with a sprinkled substance.

A light rain shower.

An aspersorium or utensil for sprinkling.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Sprinkle

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The word "sprinkle" in example sentences

I am not big on salt in general, but a sprinkle is a must. ❋ Homesick Texan (2009)

Again sprinkle water on the roti and spread it around in a circular movement. ❋ Anjali (2006)

When used to designate action, the word sprinkle means scatter in particles. ❋ Unknown (1891)

3: 5, 6; Mark 1: 9; John 3: 2, 3, and use the word sprinkle or pour where the word baptize is used, and note the great absurdity. ❋ Charles Ebert Orr (1897)

They call it a "sprinkle" - small gifts second time around. ❋ Unknown (2011)

But the Nanny of the Month goes to the Empire State politician who wants to ban salt from New York restaurants and dole out $1,000 fines to any rogue chefs who dare to sneak a sprinkle of the white stuff on their meals. ❋ Reason Magazine (2010)

The question before the Court in this case was whether Martin's trusts could in the future "sprinkle" money to the two post-conceived grandsons, after the decease of Martin's widow. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Should I think of something else or is it OK to have "sprinkle" within my new name... ❋ Unknown (2008)

A request for an authoritative lexicon that gives "sprinkle" or ❋ Unknown (N/A)

You have to kind of sprinkle him in, and you have to sprinkle in other viable suspects, too. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I knew it as the bottle that sat on the end of the ironing board to 'sprinkle' clothes with because we didn't have steam irons. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On one Thursday in August and one Sunday in April, Leo had written the word "sprinkle" and drawn what he considered an ironic little smiley face. ❋ Unknown (2008)

July 30, 2007), Martin set up trusts in the 1960s that were designed to "sprinkle" money to his "issue" and "descendants" after his wife's decease. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Don’t dump the beer all over the ribs all at once–you want to kind of sprinkle it so it doesn’t wash away all the spice rub. ❋ Unknown (2008)

They suggest that you sprinkle more absurdity into your life. ❋ PhD Bradford Keeney (2010)

The Taldunian removed a small vial from his tunic and began to liberally sprinkle its contents on the book. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A bubileh is a huge, fluffy, eggy panckake that you sprinkle sugar on, and a matzo brie is essentially French toast, but made with matzo. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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