sprinkle

/spɹˈɪŋkə‍l/

/ˈspɹɪŋkəɫ/

to sprinkle

MAIN VERB

to pour small drops or amounts of something over a surface

distribute loosely

synonyms : disperse

cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

synonyms : splash

rain gently

synonyms : patter

Sprinkle

the act of sprinkling or splashing water

synonyms : sparge

a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

synonyms : scattering

Examples

1. The chef sprinkled a generous amount of roe on the dish.

2. Sprinkle nori flakes on homemade ramen for an authentic touch.

3. As a health-conscious individual, he sprinkled ground flaxseed over his morning yogurt.

4. She sprinkled some grains of paradise on her roasted vegetables.