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to sprinkle
01
to pour small amounts of something over a surface in a random manner
Transitive: to sprinkle sth somewhere
Example
She sprinkled sugar over the freshly baked cookies, adding a touch of sweetness to each bite.
The chef decided to sprinkle herbs and spices over the dish just before serving, enhancing its flavor.
The gardener carefully sprinkled seeds across the soil, anticipating the growth of colorful flowers in the coming weeks.
02
to disperse a liquid in tiny droplets over a surface or into the air
Transitive: to sprinkle a liquid over a surface
Example
The gardener sprinkled fertilizer over the soil to nourish the plants.
The baker sprinkled water over the dough to help it rise evenly.
He sprinkled olive oil over the vegetables before roasting them in the oven.
03
to apply a substance onto a surface
Transitive: to sprinkle a surface with a substance
Example
She sprinkled the tablecloth with lavender oil to add a fresh scent to the room.
He sprinkled the driveway with salt to melt the ice after the snowfall.
The chef sprinkled the cutting board with flour before rolling out the dough.
04
to rain lightly; to fall in small drops or particles
Intransitive
Example
Leaves rustled as raindrops sprinkled down from the sky in the early morning.
During the walk, the sky darkened and began to sprinkle, so we hurried back home.
Petals fluttered to the ground as rain sprinkled delicately on the cherry blossom trees.
Sprinkle
01
the act of sprinkling or splashing water
02
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Example
She sprinkled sugar over the freshly baked cookies, adding a touch of sweetness to each bite.
The chef decided to sprinkle herbs and spices over the dish just before serving, enhancing its flavor.
The gardener carefully sprinkled seeds across the soil, anticipating the growth of colorful flowers in the coming weeks.
To create a festive atmosphere, they decided to sprinkle confetti on the tables during the celebration.
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