sprinkle

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/ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/

verb
Scatter small drops or particles over something

sprinkle in a sentence

  • “She sprinkled sugar on top of the cookies.”
  • “He sprinkled water on the plants.”
  • “I sprinkled grass seed over the soil.”
  • “She sprinkled the clothes before ironing them.”

What does “sprinkle” mean?

sprinkle (verb) means scatter small drops or particles over something. It is pronounced /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sprinkle" mean?
sprinkle (verb) means: Scatter small drops or particles over something
How do you pronounce "sprinkle"?
"sprinkle" is pronounced /ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "sprinkle" in a sentence?
Here is "sprinkle" used in a sentence: She sprinkled sugar on top of the cookies.

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