Sprinkling: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word when referring to a light and sporadic fall of rain or any other substance like sugar or flour.

• There was just a sprinkling of rain yesterday.
• She added a sprinkling of sugar to the top of the cake.

Typically used for a brief period of rain that is heavier than a drizzle but not as long-lasting as steady rain.

• We got caught in a sudden shower on our way home.
• There will be scattered showers throughout the afternoon.

This word describes a light, continuous rain, more intense than a sprinkling but not as strong as a shower.

• It started to drizzle when we left the house.
• The weather forecast says it will drizzle all day.

Used to describe a light, even amount of something, often in cooking or weather.

• There was a light sprinkling of snow on the ground.
• She added a sprinkling of cheese on top of the pasta.

Used when adding a small amount of liquid or an ingredient to food or drink, often to enhance flavor.

• Add a dash of hot sauce to give the soup some spice.
• He finished his drink with a dash of lemon juice.

Used to describe a small amount of something, typically a powder or granular substance, grabbed between the thumb and finger, often in cooking.

• Add a pinch of salt to the dough.
• She put a pinch of cinnamon on her oatmeal.