sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ 
1
: a limited quantity or amount : modicum
2
: a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles
3
: a small number distributed at random : scattering
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Examples of sprinkling in a Sentence
a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport
just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program
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The flavors and textures dazzled — dates for the essence of Morocco (Phan’s resume includes a stint at the Morocco Epcot pavilion) and paired with a sprinkling of Vietnamese inspiration.
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
After hosting a sprinkling of Spanish-language acts in years past, Summerfest will host several in 2024.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
This is the famous information paradox—the fact that a sprinkling of quantum mechanics onto the description of black holes leads to a seemingly insurmountable inconsistency.
—Ahmed Almheiri, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2022
Although the Metroplex saw only a sprinkling of rain (0.28 inches) on the holiday, the next day the skies opened up making Tuesday the wettest day of May with nearly 2 inches (1.91) recorded.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024
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Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
After hosting a sprinkling of Spanish-language acts in years past, Summerfest will host several in 2024.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024
This is the famous information paradox—the fact that a sprinkling of quantum mechanics onto the description of black holes leads to a seemingly insurmountable inconsistency.
—Ahmed Almheiri, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2022
Although the Metroplex saw only a sprinkling of rain (0.28 inches) on the holiday, the next day the skies opened up making Tuesday the wettest day of May with nearly 2 inches (1.91) recorded.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024
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“Sprinkling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkling. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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sprinkling
noun
sprin·kling
ˈspriŋ-kliŋ
: a very small number or amount
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