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BNC: 21618 COCA: 17275

smattering

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
smattering /ˈsmætərɪŋ/ noun
smattering
/ˈsmætərɪŋ/
noun
Learner's definition of SMATTERING
[singular]
: a small amount of something少许
BNC: 21618 COCA: 17275

smattering

noun

smat·​ter·​ing ˈsma-tə-riŋ How to pronounce smattering (audio)
1
: superficial piecemeal knowledge
a smattering of carpentry, house painting, bricklaying Alva Johnston
2
: a small scattered number or amount
a smattering of spectators

Example Sentences

She only knows a smattering of German. a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
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Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of smattering was in 1538
BNC: 21618 COCA: 17275

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