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Meaning of sprinkling
The act of sprinkling or being sprinkled with something
Etymology of sprinkling
The word "sprinkling" comes from the verb "sprinkle", which is derived from the Old English word "sprincan", meaning to sprinkle or scatter
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of sprinkling or scattering something over a surface
Synonyms
scattering
spreading
dispersing
sprinkling
dusting
powdering
salting
peppering
seasoning
sowing
broadcasting
showering
raining
drizzling
spilling
slopping
splashing
sloshing
dashing
casting
tossing
hurling
throwing
flinging
scattering
bestrewing
besprinkling
bedewing
bespangling
bepowdering
bespeckling
Definitions
- A small amount of something that is sprinkled or scattered over a surface
- * The act of sprinkling or scattering something over a surface
Usage Examples
- The chef added a sprinkling of parmesan cheese to the pasta dish
- * The garden required a sprinkling of water to keep the plants healthy
- * The city experienced a light sprinkling of snow overnight
Antonyms
concentrating
collecting
gathering
accumulating
amassing
hoarding
storing
stockpiling
conserving
preserving
saving
retaining
containing
confining
restricting
limiting
reducing
decreasing
diminishing
lessening
minimizing