sprin
kle
Third Person
sprinkles
Present Participle
sprinkling
Past Tense
sprinkled
Past Participle
sprinkled
1
to pour small amounts of something over a surface in a random manner
transitive
- She sprinkled sugar over the freshly baked cookies, adding a touch of sweetness to each bite.
- The gardener carefully sprinkled seeds across the soil, anticipating the growth of colorful flowers in the coming weeks.
- The chef decided to sprinkle herbs and spices over the dish just before serving, enhancing its flavor.
- To create a festive atmosphere, they decided to sprinkle confetti on the tables during the celebration.
2
to disperse a liquid in tiny droplets over a surface or into the air
transitive
- 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.
- The gardener sprinkled fertilizer over the soil to nourish the plants.
- She sprinkled vinegar over the fish to tenderize it before cooking.
3
to apply a substance onto a surface
transitive
- She sprinkled the sidewalk with sand to prevent slipping on the icy surface.
- The housekeeper sprinkled the carpets with baking soda to neutralize odors before vacuuming.
- 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.
- She sprinkled the tablecloth with lavender oil to add a fresh scent to the room.
4
to rain lightly; to fall in small drops or particles
- During the walk, the sky darkened and began to sprinkle, so we hurried back home.
- Leaves rustled as raindrops sprinkled down from the sky in the early morning.
- Petals fluttered to the ground as rain sprinkled delicately on the cherry blossom trees.
- Clouds darkened the sky as the first signs of spring arrived, with rain sprinkling down on the budding flowers.
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