How to Use sprinkling in a Sentence

sprinkling

noun
  • Serve with a sprinkling of chives and a splash of lemon.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022
  • And of course there's a sprinkling of scenes with Trump.
    Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2019
  • Once out of the oven, cover with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
    Rebecca White, Dallas News, 4 May 2020
  • Add a sprinkling of the arugula and Parmesan on top or on the side.
    Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Mix a sprinkling of phosphorus with the soil in the bottom of the hole or trench.
    Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Rinse the pot, then rub on a small amount of ketchup topped with a sprinkling of salt, and buff in with a soft cloth.
    Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 11 July 2018
  • Smash each one with the side of a chef’s knife and smear it slightly with a sprinkling of kosher salt.
    SFChronicle.com, 14 Nov. 2019
  • There were small dollops of caramel and a sprinkling of fleur de sel.
    New York Times, 1 Dec. 2021
  • Top with the sprouts and garnish with a sprinkling of sumac and nigella seeds and serve.
    Naz Deravian, SFChronicle.com, 16 Mar. 2020
  • Lots of apps get a sprinkling of new features, along with a new coat of paint.
    Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 22 June 2020
  • But this week, there has been just a sprinkling of questions.
    Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Both the fish and chips get a generous sprinkling of kosher salt.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020
  • Top that with thin slices of ham, more sauce and a sprinkling of cheese and bake for less than 20 minutes.
    Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2020
  • With just a little sprinkling of the Sunshine Boys on top.
    Dan Snierson, EW.com, 17 June 2021
  • If the dough feels moist or sticky, work in a sprinkling of masa harina.
    Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2021
  • Drizzle with a little more olive oil, a sprinkling of fleur de sel and a squeeze of lemon, and serve.
    Washington Post, 4 June 2021
  • At first, a sprinkling of rain helped settle some of the dust swirling through the encampment.
    Dino Grandoni and Kim Bellware, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2023
  • There may be a sprinkling of meteors on the morning of May 6 as well.
    Megan Marples and Ashley Strickland, CNN, 4 May 2021
  • Save the rest for sprinkling on top before everything goes in the oven.
    Paula Forbes, GQ, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Finish with a sprinkling of sugar on top of the batter.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
  • And throughout, there were a sprinkling of other Beef wins, too.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Think: bold and chunky links, oversize hoops, and a sprinkling of shimmer when the vibe is frosted.
    Laura Lajines, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Some zone defense in Game 1, plenty more in Game 2, then a sprinkling in Game 3.
    Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Top each pancake with an ounce of the smoked salmon, a fried egg, a spoonful of the horseradish cream and a sprinkling of chives.
    Sara Moulton, charlotteobserver, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkling of flaky sea salt and some cranks of black pepper.
    Odette Williams, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Above him, a sprinkling of stars — L.A.’s own pyrotechnics — glimmered in the murky night.
    Peter Haldeman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2019
  • Dust the work surface around the machine with semolina and keep more on hand for sprinkling on the dough as needed.
    The Washington Post, NOLA.com, 1 Jan. 2018
  • The third dish included the frozen bagel and stale baguette – revived with a sprinkling of water and a little time in the oven.
    Martin Finn, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2023
  • The tour includes eateries such as Italian dessert hub Ferrara, local bagel spot Baz Bagel, and others, with a sprinkling of historical facts along the way.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Marvel dropped a full trailer in April that was chock-full of off-color witticisms, meta-references, slo-mo action, and a generous sprinkling of F-bombs.
    Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 July 2024

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