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sprinkle Definition

sprin·kle (spriŋkəl)

transitive verb -·kled, -·kling

  1. to scatter (water, sand, etc.) in drops or particles
    1. to scatter drops or particles upon; cover or strew with a sprinkling
    2. to dampen before ironing
  2. to distribute at random or in a pattern

Etymology: ME sprinklen, akin to Ger sprenkeln: see spark

intransitive verb

  1. to scatter something in drops or particles
  2. to fall in drops or particles
  3. to rain lightly or infrequently

noun

  1. the act of sprinkling
  2. a small quantity; sprinkling
  3. a light rain
  4. tiny pieces of candy, variously flavored and shaped, used for decorating cookies, servings of ice cream, etc.

sprinkle Related Forms
sprin·kler noun
sprinkle Synonyms

sprinkle

v.

dampen, bedew, spray; see moisten, spatter.

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.

—Bible (Old Testament)

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