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BNC: 18909 COCA: 18964

sprinkling

sprinkling /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/ noun
sprinkling
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
noun
Learner's definition of SPRINKLING
[singular]
: a small amount that is sprinkled on something少量,一点(指撒在某处的某物)
often used figuratively常用作比喻
BNC: 18909 COCA: 18964

sprinkling

noun

sprin·​kling ˈspriŋ-kliŋ How to pronounce sprinkling (audio)
1
: a limited quantity or amount : modicum
2
: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles
3
: a small number distributed at random : scattering

Example Sentences

a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
Recent Examples on the Web With plenty of olive oil to sauté their garlic and vegetables, the duo then gets cooking—and with a final sprinkling of parmesan cheese and basil, the dish is ready to go. Liam Hess, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2022 Another favorite is Genevieve Ko’s Buffalo Corn With Bacon and Eggs, which simply seasons the aforementioned title ingredients with a little Frank’s RedHot sauce and a sprinkling of scallions. Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2022 Only a sprinkling of relatives, friends and alumni rooted on the Tigers against Marquette. New York Times, 26 Dec. 2021 Arm & Hammer also advises that using club soda to scrub the area and the sprinkling baking soda can be used as a home remedy. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 July 2022 The Lions stayed in the game with a long blitz-beating touchdown on the opening drive, three successful trick plays — a surprise onside kick and two fake punts — a sprinkling of nice throws by Goff, and various screens, draws and the like. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2021 The cocktail arrived with a regular lime wedge along a volcanic salt rim, with a light sprinkling of gold dust instead. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 27 July 2022 There was a healthy sprinkling of SDSU Aztecs red and black among luncheon attendees. Diane Bellcolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2022 The chef sent out an amuse of crispy cannons of mushroom duxelle and Hudson Valley cheddar topped with a sprinkling of Australian truffles. John Mariani, Forbes, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of sprinkling was in 1561
BNC: 18909 COCA: 18964

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