Definition of Sprinkling

1. Noun. A small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly. "A sprinkling of grey at his temples"

Exact synonyms: Scattering
Generic synonyms: Small Indefinite Amount, Small Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Sprinkle

2. Noun. A light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby.
Exact synonyms: Scattering, Sprinkle
Generic synonyms: Rain Shower, Shower
Derivative terms: Sprinkle, Sprinkle

3. Noun. The act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare).
Exact synonyms: Aspersion
Generic synonyms: Baptism

4. Noun. The act of sprinkling or splashing water. "A sparge of warm water over the malt"
Exact synonyms: Sparge, Sprinkle
Generic synonyms: Watering
Derivative terms: Sprinkle, Sprinkle, Sprinkle

Definition of Sprinkling

1. n. The act of one who, or that which, sprinkles.

Definition of Sprinkling

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sprinkling

spring to mind
spring training
spring up
spring vetch
spring vetchling
spring water
sprinkle
sprinkle
sprinkled
sprinkler
sprinklered
sprinklering
sprinklers
sprinkler system
sprinkles
sprinkling (current term)
sprinklings
sprint
sprinted
sprinter
sprinters
sprinting
sprints
sprit
sprite
sprite
spritely
sprites
sprits
spritsail

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