How to Use sprinkling in a Sentence

sprinkling

noun

• Serve with a sprinkling of chives and a splash of lemon.
  — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022
• And of course there's a sprinkling of scenes with Trump.
  — Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2019
• Once out of the oven, cover with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
  — Rebecca White, Dallas News, 4 May 2020
• Add a sprinkling of the arugula and Parmesan on top or on the side.
  — Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2021
• Mix a sprinkling of phosphorus with the soil in the bottom of the hole or trench.
  — Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022
• Rinse the pot, then rub on a small amount of ketchup topped with a sprinkling of salt, and buff in with a soft cloth.
  — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 11 July 2018
• Smash each one with the side of a chef’s knife and smear it slightly with a sprinkling of kosher salt.
  — SFChronicle.com, 14 Nov. 2019
• There were small dollops of caramel and a sprinkling of fleur de sel.
  — New York Times, 1 Dec. 2021
• Top with the sprouts and garnish with a sprinkling of sumac and nigella seeds and serve.
  — Naz Deravian, SFChronicle.com, 16 Mar. 2020
• Lots of apps get a sprinkling of new features, along with a new coat of paint.
  — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 22 June 2020
• Eat köfte wrapped in a lettuce leaf with a sprinkling of herbs.
  — Robyn Eckhardt, WSJ, 5 Oct. 2017
• But this week, there has been just a sprinkling of questions.
  — Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2023
• Both the fish and chips get a generous sprinkling of kosher salt.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 July 2020
• Top that with thin slices of ham, more sauce and a sprinkling of cheese and bake for less than 20 minutes.
  — Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2020
• With just a little sprinkling of the Sunshine Boys on top.
  — Dan Snierson, EW.com, 17 June 2021
• If the dough feels moist or sticky, work in a sprinkling of masa harina.
  — Lisa Zwirn, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Mar. 2021
• Drizzle with a little more olive oil, a sprinkling of fleur de sel and a squeeze of lemon, and serve.
  — Washington Post, 4 June 2021
• At first, a sprinkling of rain helped settle some of the dust swirling through the encampment.
  — Dino Grandoni and Kim Bellware, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2023
• Add a sprinkling of fresh basil leaves for a hit of late-summer sunshine.
  — David Syrek, chicagotribune.com, 1 Sep. 2017
• There may be a sprinkling of meteors on the morning of May 6 as well.
  — Megan Marples and Ashley Strickland, CNN, 4 May 2021
• Save the rest for sprinkling on top before everything goes in the oven.
  — Paula Forbes, GQ, 18 Apr. 2018
• Season each half with a sprinkling of salt and a couple of grinds of pepper.
  — Philly.com, 29 June 2017
• Finish with a sprinkling of sugar on top of the batter.
  — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 17 July 2023
• And throughout, there were a sprinkling of other Beef wins, too.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
• Think: bold and chunky links, oversize hoops, and a sprinkling of shimmer when the vibe is frosted.
  — Laura Lajines, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2021
• Dark wood predominates with a sprinkling of red vinyl on the chairs and stools.
  — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, 31 Aug. 2017
• Some zone defense in Game 1, plenty more in Game 2, then a sprinkling in Game 3.
  — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 6 Oct. 2020
• Top each pancake with an ounce of the smoked salmon, a fried egg, a spoonful of the horseradish cream and a sprinkling of chives.
  — Sara Moulton, charlotteobserver, 20 Feb. 2018
• The drink typically consists of half a cup of oats, one cup of water, juice from half of a lime, and usually a sprinkling of cinnamon.
  — Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2024
• Sprinkle on a parfait: A sprinkling of raisins adds a delightful texture and a touch of sweetness that pairs perfectly with fresh fruit and nuts.
  — Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 10 Dec 2024