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sprinkle
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
sprinkles; sprinkled; sprinkling
sprinkles; sprinkled; sprinkling
Learner's definition of SPRINKLE
1
[+ object]
a : to drop or spread small pieces or amounts of something over something洒；撒 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- He sprinkled water on the plants.他在植物上洒了些水。
- I sprinkled grass seed over the soil.我在这片地里撒上了草籽。
- She sprinkled grated cheese on the pasta. = She sprinkled the pasta with grated cheese.她将擦碎的干酪撒在意大利面上。
- The essay is sprinkled with quotations. [=there are quotations in different parts of the essay]这篇文章中穿插着一些引文。
b : to put small drops of liquid on (someone or something)喷湿
- She sprinkled the clothes before ironing them.她熨衣服前先将衣服喷湿。
2
[no object] US : to rain lightly下小雨
- “Is it raining?” “It's just sprinkling a little.”“是在下雨吗？”“只是毛毛雨。”
2 sprinkle /ˈsprɪŋkəl/ noun
2 sprinkle
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
noun
Learner's definition of SPRINKLE
1
[singular] : a light rain小雨
- a sprinkle of rain稀稀拉拉的几滴雨
- It rained last night, but it was just a sprinkle.昨天夜里下了雨，但只是毛毛细雨。
2
[singular] : a small amount that is sprinkled on something少量，一点（指撒在某处的某物） — sometimes used figuratively有时用作比喻
- She topped the pasta with a sprinkle of parsley.她在意大利面上撒了点欧芹。
- We've received a sprinkle [=a very small number] of complaints.我们听到了少许怨言。
3
sprinkles [plural] US : tiny candies that are put on top of a sweet food (such as ice cream)（冰激凌等甜点上撒的）糖粉，糖屑
- chocolate sprinkles巧克力糖粉
sprin·kle ˈspriŋ-kəl 
sprinkled; sprinkling ˈspriŋ-k(ə-)liŋ
Example Sentences
Verb He sprinkled water on the plants. I sprinkled grass seed over the soil. She sprinkled the clothes before ironing them. “Is it raining?” “It's just sprinkling a little.” Noun It rained last night, but it was just a sprinkle. She topped the pasta with a sprinkle of parsley. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021 Spread the avocado on one piece of toast, sprinkle with the juice of the lemon and season well with salt and pepper. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 May 2021 Spread tortillas with mustards and sprinkle with cornichons. Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 31 Mar. 2020 Grip it with both hands and use the long (and detachable) rotating spout to either sprinkle water on your plant babies, or do column watering. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022 Add nuts to your salad, sprinkle some over Greek yogurt, or eat them whole. Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2022 Tear the basil leaves into pieces and sprinkle on top of the tomatoes, reserving some for garnish, if desired. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Slice your ripe avocado in half, remove the seed, and brush the flesh with some oil and sprinkle on a bit of salt. Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2022 Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle almonds on top. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022 Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 If the salad is dull, add a sprinkle of salt and some lemon juice and toss. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 And a sprinkle of defensive letdowns — with costly results. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2022 An afternoon sprinkle or quick shower is also possible. Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2022 Best served with a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar and fruit, in this case sauteed apples. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 Portland will start the day cool and cloudy Thursday and even have a slight chance of a sprinkle or two, especially north of the city. oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 With a sprinkle of salt on a wedge to balance the intense sweetness, that watermelon was better than any Gatorade drink could strive to be. Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 There is a small chance of a sprinkle Monday, but the middle of next week is looking particularly nice with a run back to 70 degrees. BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021 See More
Verb
Spread the top with toasted almonds and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021 Spread the avocado on one piece of toast, sprinkle with the juice of the lemon and season well with salt and pepper. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 May 2021 Spread tortillas with mustards and sprinkle with cornichons. Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 31 Mar. 2020 Grip it with both hands and use the long (and detachable) rotating spout to either sprinkle water on your plant babies, or do column watering. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022 Add nuts to your salad, sprinkle some over Greek yogurt, or eat them whole. Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 24 Aug. 2022 Tear the basil leaves into pieces and sprinkle on top of the tomatoes, reserving some for garnish, if desired. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2022 Slice your ripe avocado in half, remove the seed, and brush the flesh with some oil and sprinkle on a bit of salt. Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 18 Aug. 2022 Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle almonds on top. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 9 Aug. 2022 Noun
Add a sprinkle of fresh chives before setting them out on your Easter buffet. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 If the salad is dull, add a sprinkle of salt and some lemon juice and toss. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 And a sprinkle of defensive letdowns — with costly results. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2022 An afternoon sprinkle or quick shower is also possible. Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2022 Best served with a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar and fruit, in this case sauteed apples. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 Portland will start the day cool and cloudy Thursday and even have a slight chance of a sprinkle or two, especially north of the city. oregonlive, 4 Aug. 2022 With a sprinkle of salt on a wedge to balance the intense sweetness, that watermelon was better than any Gatorade drink could strive to be. Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2022 There is a small chance of a sprinkle Monday, but the middle of next week is looking particularly nice with a run back to 70 degrees. BostonGlobe.com, 15 Oct. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English sprenklen, sprinclen; akin to Middle High German spreckel, sprenkel spot
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
1575, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Time Traveler
The first known use of sprinkle was in the 14th century verb
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