sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ 
1
: a limited quantity or amount : modicum
2
: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles
3
: a small number distributed at random : scattering
Examples of sprinkling in a Sentence
a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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The ten breweries that produced the highest number of brews at a state or national level include some legendary names plus a good sprinkling of newer craft brewers making some incredible beers.
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Fey and Jost weren’t part of the McNally crowd, which included a sprinkling of SNL alumni among a more serious bunch probably best characterized by its collective mmm-ing at a Henry James reference.
—Paula Aceves, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
From the snack brands (Lay’s and Taco Bell) to the streamers (Disney+), and a generous sprinkling of Matthew McConaugheys thrown in for good measure, here’s our annual rundown of the cream of the crop to the cringe.
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
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Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Fey and Jost weren’t part of the McNally crowd, which included a sprinkling of SNL alumni among a more serious bunch probably best characterized by its collective mmm-ing at a Henry James reference.
—Paula Aceves, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
From the snack brands (Lay’s and Taco Bell) to the streamers (Disney+), and a generous sprinkling of Matthew McConaugheys thrown in for good measure, here’s our annual rundown of the cream of the crop to the cringe.
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
For an extra pretty presentation, finish the dish with fresh sage leaves and an extra sprinkling of grated Asiago.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sprinkling
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkling. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ
: a very small number or amount
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