noun
Other Word Forms
- sprinklingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of sprinkling
First recorded in 1400–50, sprinkling is from the late Middle English word sprenclyng. See sprinkle, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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"The star has so little carbon that it suggests an early sprinkling of cosmic dust is responsible for making it," said Ji.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
“I can understand why you'd think it looks like we're sprinkling protein everywhere,” said Dana McNabb, group president of General Mills' North America retail and pet segments, during an investor event last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
It is made by brushing butter onto a piping hot naan and sprinkling a generous amount of chopped garlic on it.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
The stadium was loud and overwhelmingly blue, with only a sprinkling of Tampa Bay fans.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
Frank asks, sprinkling salt over the yellow muck.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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