transitive verb sprinkled -·kled, sprinkling -·kling

1. to scatter (water, sand, etc.) in drops or particles
2. 1. to scatter drops or particles upon; cover or strew with a sprinkling
   2. to dampen before ironing
3. 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.