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SPRINKLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Sprinkle.

Sprinkle - as a noun

A light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scattering13sprinkling17

The act of sprinkling or splashing water

Example: "Baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sparge9sprinkling17

Sprinkle - as a verb

Distribute loosely

Example: "He scattered gun powder under the wagon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disperse11dot4dust5scatter9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

Example: "She splashed the water around her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
splash11splosh11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disperse11dot4dust5scatter9sprinkle14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rain gently

Example: "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
patter8pitter-patterspatter9spit6

Scatter with liquid; wet lightly

Example: "Sprinkle the lawn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
besprinkle18sparge9

Example Sentences

"The sprinkle of cinnamon added a hint of flavor to the dish."
"She added a sprinkle of glitter to her craft project."
"The weather forecast predicts a sprinkle of rain tonight."
"He enjoys the sprinkle of powdered sugar on his pancakes."
"The cupcakes were decorated with colorful sprinkle toppings."
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Word Game Points

Is SPRINKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sprinkle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPRINKLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SPRINKLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sprinkle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPRINKLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SPRINKLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sprinkle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPRINKLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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