sprinkle

UK
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/
sprinklenoun
sprinkles
pl
UK
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/
Translations
She added a sprinkle of sugar to the cake.
Она добавила посыпку сахара на торт.
There was a light sprinkle in the morning.
Утром был легкий дождик.
Additional translations
Definitions
A small amount of a substance scattered or dispersed in drops or particles.
She added a sprinkle of cinnamon to her coffee for extra flavor.
A light rain or drizzle.
The weather forecast predicted a sprinkle in the afternoon.
Small, colorful pieces of sugar used as a decoration on cakes and desserts.
The cupcakes were topped with rainbow sprinkles.
The act or instance of scattering a liquid or powder in small drops or particles.
Give the plants a quick sprinkle every morning to keep the soil moist.
sprinkleverb
sprinkled
Past Simple
sprinkled
Past Participle
sprinkling
Gerund
UK
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
US
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
Translations
She likes to sprinkle sugar on her pancakes.
Она любит посыпать сахаром свои блины.
He decided to sprinkle water on the plants.
Он решил обрызгать растения водой.
The chef will sprinkle some herbs over the dish.
Шеф-повар побрызгает немного трав на блюдо.
Definitions
To scatter or disperse small drops or particles of a substance over an area or object.
She decided to sprinkle some sugar on top of the freshly baked cookies.
To distribute or apply something in small or scattered amounts.
He likes to sprinkle his speech with humorous anecdotes to keep the audience engaged.
To rain lightly or in small amounts.
It started to sprinkle just as we were leaving the park.
sprinklegerund / present participle
Definitions
Falling lightly or occurring in small scattered amounts.
We took shelter from the sprinkling rain under a large oak.
sprinkleadjective
UK
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
US
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something containing or covered with sprinkles.
Definitions
Containing, topped with, or characterized by sprinkles (small pieces of confectionery).
The kids chose the sprinkle cupcakes over the plain ones.
sprinklepast participle
Definitions
Covered with or having had small drops or particles scattered on the surface.
The freshly baked loaf was sprinkled with sesame seeds.
sprinklesnoun

sprinkle

sprinkles
pl
UK
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəlz/
US
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəlz/
Translations
The light sprinkles didn't stop us from having a picnic.
Легкий дождик не помешал нам устроить пикник.
She added colorful sprinkles to the cupcakes.
Она добавила цветную посыпку на кексы.
Additional translations
Definitions
Small pieces of confectionery used as a decoration or to add texture to desserts such as cupcakes, cookies, doughnuts, and ice cream.
She added colorful sprinkles to the top of the cupcakes to make them more festive.
A light rain or drizzle.
The weather forecast predicted a few sprinkles in the afternoon, so we took our umbrellas just in case.