Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Sprinkling.
Sprinkling - as a noun
A small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
Example: "The first scatterings of green"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scattering13A light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scattering13sprinkle14The act of sprinkling or splashing water
Example: "Baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sparge9sprinkle14Sprinkling - as a verb
To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
Example: "The confectioner sprinkled icing sugar over the cakes."
To cover (an object) by sprinkling a substance on to it.
Example: "The confectioner sprinkled the cakes with icing sugar."
To drip in fine drops, sometimes sporadically.
Example: "It sprinkled outside all day long."
To rain very lightly outside.
Example: "It sprinkled very early in the morning."
To baptize by the application of a few drops, or a small quantity, of water; hence, to cleanse; to purify.
Example Sentences
"I could hear the gentle sprinkling of rain outside."
"She added a sprinkling of salt to the dish."
"The garden needs a good sprinkling of water."
"The cake was decorated with a sprinkling of powdered sugar."
"The artist captured the beauty of the flowers with a sprinkling of vibrant colors."
Word Game Points
Is SPRINKLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sprinkling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPRINKLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is SPRINKLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sprinkling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPRINKLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is SPRINKLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sprinkling is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPRINKLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
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