sprinkle (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/
Definition
To scatter small drops or particles of a liquid or solid substance over a surface.
Examples
The chef decided to sprinkle some fresh herbs over the finished dish.
A light rain began to sprinkle the dusty road.
She likes to sprinkle a little salt on her popcorn.
How to Use sprinkle
- sprinkle with (prepositional phrase)
- To scatter small particles of something onto or into something else. — "The baker sprinkled the cookies with sugar."
- sprinkle over (prepositional phrase)
- To scatter small particles of something onto the surface of something else. — "He sprinkled cheese over the pasta."
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