sprinkle

/ˈsprɪŋkəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to scatter or drop small drops of something, especially a liquid, over a surface or into a mixture

“She sprinkled sugar over the pancakes.”

2. noun

a small amount of something scattered or dropped over a surface or into a mixture

“A sprinkle of salt was all that was needed to bring out the flavors.”

3. noun

a small amount of something, especially snow or rain, falling or scattered over a surface

“The sprinkle of snow on the ground made the winter scene magical.”

Synonyms

  • dot
  • scatter
  • spray
  • strew

Antonyms

  • accumulate
  • concentrate