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sprinkling

noun sprin·kling \ˈspriŋ-kliŋ\

: a small amount that is sprinkled on something

Full Definition of SPRINKLING

: a limited quantity or amount : modicum

: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles

: a small number distributed at random : scattering

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First Known Use of SPRINKLING

1594

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Synonyms: couple, handful, scatter, scattering, smatter, smattering, sprinkle, few

Antonyms: army, crowd, flock, gazillion, horde, host, jillion, kazillion, legion, loads, many, mountain, multitude, oodles, scads, thousands, zillion

Rhymes with SPRINKLING

inkling, twinkling

SPRINKLING Defined for Kids

sprinkling

noun sprin·kling \ˈspriŋ-kliŋ\

Definition of SPRINKLING for Kids

: a very small number or amount <a sprinkling of sugar>

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