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sprinkling

/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/

sprinkling in

sprinkling on

sprinkling over

sprinklingnoun

sprinklings

/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/

Translations

посыпка

The chef added a sprinkling of herbs to the dish.

Шеф-повар добавил посыпку из трав к блюду.

обрызгивание

The garden received a light sprinkling of water in the morning.

Сад получил легкое обрызгивание водой утром.

россыпь

There was a sprinkling of stars visible in the night sky.

На ночном небе была видна россыпь звезд.

Additional translations

опрыскивание

разбрызгивание

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sprinklingadjective

more sprinkling

Comp.

most sprinkling

Super.

Used attributively to modify another noun, especially for equipment or systems designed to sprinkle.

Definitions

Relating to equipment or systems intended for sprinkling.

The garden has a sprinkling system installed.

Synonyms

sprinklinggerund / present participle

/ˈsprɪŋ.klɪŋ/

Definitions

Falling or emitted in small, light drops or particles.

A sprinkling rain began just after sunset.

Synonyms

sprinkleverb

sprinkling

Gerund

sprinkled

Past Simple

sprinkled

Past Participle

sprinkling

Gerund

/ˈsprɪŋkəl/

Translations

посыпать

She likes to sprinkle sugar on her pancakes.

Она любит посыпать сахаром свои блины.

обрызгать

He decided to sprinkle water on the plants.

Он решил обрызгать растения водой.

побрызгать

The chef will sprinkle some herbs over the dish.

Шеф-повар побрызгает немного трав на блюдо.

Additional translations

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.

Synonyms

sprinklegerund / present participle

sprinkling

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

Definitions

Falling lightly or occurring in small scattered amounts.

We took shelter from the sprinkling rain under a large oak.

Synonyms

thinly scattered

scattered lightly

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.

sprinkleadjective

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.