sprinkling
|sprin/kl/ing|
B2
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
(sprinkle)
scatter lightly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sprinkle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sprenklen,' where 'sprenk-' meant 'to scatter.'
Historical Evolution
'sprenklen' transformed into the modern English word 'sprinkle' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scatter or distribute in small amounts,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small amount of something scattered or distributed.
There was a sprinkling of snow on the ground.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'sprinkle'.
She is sprinkling sugar on the cake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/25 17:43