1. a small amount of something scattered or distributed lightly
2. the act of scattering small drops or particles

1. present participle of sprinkle; scattering or distributing in small amounts

Examples

• Add a sprinkling of salt to the vegetables.
• There was just a sprinkling of snow on the ground.
• A sprinkling of guests arrived early for the party.
• She’s sprinkling cheese on top of the pizza.
• The gardener is sprinkling water on the seedlings.
• He noticed a sprinkling of gray in her hair.
• The baker is sprinkling powdered sugar on the cake.