sprinkling

noun

sprin·​kling ˈspriŋ-kliŋ 

1

: a limited quantity or amount : modicum

2

: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles

3

: a small number distributed at random : scattering

Synonyms

• couple
• few
• handful
• scatter
• scattering
• smatter
• smattering
• sprinkle

Examples of sprinkling in a Sentence

a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport

just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program

Recent Examples on the Web

From the snack brands (Lay’s and Taco Bell) to the streamers (Disney+), and a generous sprinkling of Matthew McConaugheys thrown in for good measure, here’s our annual rundown of the cream of the crop to the cringe. —Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025

For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025

But Los Angeles area received only a sprinkling of rain since April, leaving the region at 40% below normal precipitation, according to state data. —Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025

Think one-for-one emulation with a sprinkling of current-day additions. —Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for sprinkling

• crinkling
• inkling

Kids Definition

sprinkling

noun

sprin·​kling ˈspriŋ-kliŋ 

: a very small number or amount