sprinkle
sprinkle
Definition
sprin·kle (spriŋ′kəl)
transitive verb -·kled, -·kling
- to scatter (water, sand, etc.) in drops or particles
- to scatter drops or particles upon; cover or strew with a sprinkling
- to dampen before ironing
- to distribute at random or in a pattern
Etymology: ME sprinklen, akin to Ger sprenkeln: see spark
intransitive verb
- to scatter something in drops or particles
- to fall in drops or particles
- to rain lightly or infrequently
noun
- the act of sprinkling
- a small quantity; sprinkling
- a light rain
- tiny pieces of candy, variously flavored and shaped, used for decorating cookies, servings of ice cream, etc.
sprin′·kler noun
sprinkle
Synonyms
sprinkle
Usage Examples
Object
- gelatine: Sprinkle the gelatine over four tablespoons of hot water in a small pan, quickly stir to dissolve.
- breadcrumb: Pour over the sauce and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the top.
- flour: On a clean surface, gently sprinkle some flour.
- powder: He called for the fire, on to which he sprinkled powder which produced a strong aromatic smell.
- capsule: Topamax 15 mg sprinkle capsules: with TOP and 15mg on it.
- cheese: Sprinkle some low-fat cheese all over the tomato sauce.
Preposition: on
- altar: You say, " Well now, why the blood sprinkled on the altar?
- cereal: Stir into soft foods, sprinkle on cereals or add to drinks.
Preposition: over
- salad: Cool for a few moments, and then sprinkle over the salad.
Modifying Another Word
- liberally: The text is liberally sprinkled with useful tips enabling all users to get the very best out of Windows.
- lightly: Dried couch grass - lightly sprinkled - toxic to slugs.
Preposition: in
- flour: Add the red pepper and sauté for 2 more minutes, then sprinkle in the flour.
Preposition: of
- migrant: May 20th More of the same today, with a sprinkle of late common migrants around the island.
Preposition: from
- conscience: Our hearts are to be sprinkled from an evil conscience.
Preposition: with
- confetti: Oh and of course all are sprinkled with sparkling confetti and glitter.
- Parmesan: Season with salt and pepper and then sprinkle with Parmesan.
- paprika: Divide the mixture among the egg whites and sprinkle with the paprika or chili powder.
- parsley: Serve with rice or mash, sprinkled with parsley or coriander.
- cinnamon: Drizzle the double cream over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon.
- breadcrumb: Transfer to a lightly oiled dish and sprinkle with 50g breadcrumbs, blue cheese and oil.
sprinkle Quotes
As many were astonished at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men: Soshall hesprinkle many nations; the kings shall shut their mouths at him: for that which had not been told them shall they see; and that which they had not heard shall they consider.
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