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sprinkle

/sprɪŋkəl/ verb · British & US
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What does sprinkle mean?

verb

To scatter or sprinkle something, such as sugar or salt, over a surface. To add a small amount of something, such as flavoring or color, to something else.

Example

"She sprinkled the sugar over the pancakes before serving."

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