sprinkledadjective
more sprinkled
Comp.
most sprinkled
Super.
UK
/ˈsprɪŋ.kld/
US
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəld/
Translations
The cake was sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Торт был посыпан сахарной пудрой.
Definitions
Covered or scattered with small particles or drops.
The cake was sprinkled with powdered sugar, giving it a festive look.
Lightly distributed or interspersed throughout.
Her presentation was sprinkled with humorous anecdotes.
sprinkleverb

sprinkled

Past Simple

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.
sprinklenoun
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.
sprinklegerund / present participle
Definitions
Falling lightly or occurring in small scattered amounts.
We took shelter from the sprinkling rain under a large oak.
sprinklepast participle

sprinkled

Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that has been lightly covered with drops or small particles.
Definitions
Covered with or having had small drops or particles scattered on the surface.
The freshly baked loaf was sprinkled with sesame seeds.
sprinkleadjective
Definitions
Containing, topped with, or characterized by sprinkles (small pieces of confectionery).
The kids chose the sprinkle cupcakes over the plain ones.