sprinkling

UK
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
US
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/

Translations

sprinklingnoun
sprinklings
pl
UK
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
US
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
The chef added a sprinkling of herbs to the dish.
Шеф-повар добавил посыпку из трав к блюду.
The garden received a light sprinkling of water in the morning.
Сад получил легкое обрызгивание водой утром.
There was a sprinkling of stars visible in the night sky.
На ночном небе была видна россыпь звезд.
sprinklingadjective
more sprinkling
Comp.
most sprinkling
Super.
Used attributively to modify another noun, especially for equipment or systems designed to sprinkle.
sprinklinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsprɪŋ.klɪŋ/
US
/ˈsprɪŋ.klɪŋ/
sprinkleverb

sprinkling

Gerund

sprinkled
Past Simple
sprinkled
Past Participle
sprinkling
Gerund
UK
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
US
/ˈsprɪŋkəl/
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.
sprinklegerund / present participle

sprinkling

Describes something occurring in small, light quantities, often of rain or particles.

Definitions

sprinklingnoun
A small amount of a substance scattered or spread over an area.
There was a sprinkling of sugar on top of the cake.
A light rain or drizzle.
We decided to go for a walk despite the sprinkling outside.
A small number or quantity of something.
The event had a sprinkling of guests from the local community.
The act or process of scattering liquid or small particles in fine drops.
The priest performed a sprinkling of holy water on the congregation.
sprinklingadjective
Relating to equipment or systems intended for sprinkling.
The garden has a sprinkling system installed.
sprinklinggerund / present participle
Falling or emitted in small, light drops or particles.
A sprinkling rain began just after sunset.
sprinkleverb
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
Falling lightly or occurring in small scattered amounts.
We took shelter from the sprinkling rain under a large oak.