SPRINKLE Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

sprinkle 1 of 2

noun

Definition of sprinkle

as in rainfall

a light or fine rain decided it was not worth carrying an umbrella for just a sprinkle

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as in handful

a small number received only a sprinkle of suggestions for the name of the school mascot

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sprinkle

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verb

ˈspriŋ-kəl

as in to spray

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprinkle the newly seeded lawn with water

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as in to dot

to mark with small spots especially unevenly sprinkled the cake with bits of coconut

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Recent Examples of sprinkle

Noun

While there still could be a few passing sprinkles or pockets of drizzle, more hours of Monday will be dry than wet. — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 The funfetti tea cake has an appropriately elegant spin—flower petals are the sprinkles. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Verb

Toner suggests to first sprinkle in the baking soda, then carefully add in these extra boosters. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026 Combine brown sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the potatoes. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprinkle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinkle

Noun

The rainfall showers are glass, lending the feel of an outdoor shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
More than 35 million Californians are under heat alerts on Tuesday as a tropical disturbance is expected to continue to bring rainfall to central Florida.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rainfall

Noun

The South London artist channels Disney soundtrack tropes into claustrophobic strings and drones, while a handful of vocal tracks hint darkly at real-world family drama.

— Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
When hunger strikes, there are a handful of restaurants to choose from.

— Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of handful

Verb

The shared affinity was clear in the celebration, as Mesa sprayed Cash with alcohol, and Vilade and Erik Neander, the team’s president of baseball operations, embraced while Vilade was interviewed.

— Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Sprinkler heads can become misaligned, damaged, clogged, or otherwise defective, causing water to spray onto sidewalks and other areas where people walk.

— Christyne D. Santisteban, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of spray

Verb

The backstory Eagle-eyed guests will spot the curious Greek elements dotted around—the urns in the bathroom, the Acropolis paintings in the dining room, the Hellenic motif on the plates.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Arid, rolling hills, dotted with saguaro cactuses, sat beneath the large blue sky.

— Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of dot

Noun

While automation handles the frying and cutting of the dough, employees take care of the creative process, like drizzles and sprinkles for certain specialty dough treats.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Maple apple crunch at Little Rey Vanilla soft serve is topped with a warm compote of roasted apples and a graham cracker crumble with a drizzle of maple cinnamon.

— Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of drizzle

Noun

Finally, there is Jessenia, who is new to yachting but has been working on tugboats for the last couple of years.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Collins spent the weekend with the couple, Salerno and, at one point, Salerno’s date, America Diehl.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of couple

Verb

Surprising, quirky additions are peppered throughout, such as a small trompe l’oeil ceiling fresco of a conservatory roof, complete with climbing roses and birds.

— Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pepper

Verb

Bookshelves are crammed with novels and almanacs, the wood boards of the ceilings stained dark in delicious contrast to the clean white walls and creamy linen furnishings.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The yellow color from the fenbendazole stained his white goatee.

— Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of stain

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