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Definition of sprinkling

sprinkling

/ˈsprɪŋ.klɪŋ/
sprin · kling
Plural:sprinklings
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• noun

1

A small, sparsely distributed quantity or scattering of something.

Example

"The baker finished the pastries with a light sprinkling of powdered sugar."

2

A light, brief fall of rain or snow.

Example

"A brief sprinkling of rain cooled the pavement before the sun returned."

3

The act or ceremony of scattering drops of liquid or fine particles over something.

Example

"The ceremony included the ritual sprinkling of holy water over the congregation."

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• Rhymes for sprinkling

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sprinkler
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sprinkling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sprinkling
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