Definition

A small amount or quantity of something that is scattered or distributed in a light manner.

Example

She added a sprinkling of salt to the soup for flavor.

Conversation

I love how you added a sprinkling of cheese on top of the pasta.

Thanks! It really enhances the flavor, doesn’t it?

Absolutely! A little sprinkling can make such a big difference.

Exactly! It’s all about those small details.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sprinkling** → It is formed from "sprinkle" (from Middle English *sprinklen*, meaning to scatter or splash) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "sprinkling" refers to the action or process of scattering or splashing a liquid in small drops.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of scattering or splashing a liquid in small drops, which is what 'sprinkling' means.

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