to sprinkle in
Pronunciation
/spɹˈɪŋkəl ˈɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "sprinkle in"in English

to sprinkle in
01

to add small amounts of an ingredient to a mixture or dish

Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
in
Base verb
sprinkle
Present tense
sprinkle in
3rd person singular
sprinkles in
Present participle
sprinkling in
Past simple
sprinkled in
Past participle
sprinkled in
Examples
She sprinkled in a bit of cinnamon to enhance the flavor of the cake.
02

to add a few extra details or elements to something to improve or enhance it

Examples
They sprinkled in some extra details to make the report more comprehensive.
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