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sprinkle

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/salpiˈkɐ̃w̃/sal·pi·cão

Definition

1

The action or effect of sprinkling; a scattering of small drops or particles.

Usage examples

“The sprinkle of rain refreshed the air.”
“A sprinkle of paint left marks on the paper.”

Common combinations

sprinkle of watersprinkle of lightsprinkle of colours