Sprinkled

Pronunciation: /ˈsprɪŋkəld/

Definitions of sprinkled

verb to scatter or distribute in small drops or particles

Example Sentences

A1 The baker sprinkled sugar on top of the cookies before baking them.

A2 She sprinkled some salt and pepper on the salad for extra flavor.

B1 The gardener sprinkled fertilizer around the base of the plants to help them grow.

B2 The chef sprinkled fresh herbs on the dish just before serving it.

C1 The artist sprinkled glitter on the painting to add a touch of sparkle.

C2 The decorator sprinkled rose petals on the table for a romantic touch at the wedding reception.

Examples of sprinkled in a Sentence

formal The chef sprinkled some fresh herbs on top of the dish before serving.

informal I sprinkled some sugar on top of my cereal this morning.

slang She sprinkled some gossip around the office.

figurative The artist sprinkled hints of emotion throughout the painting.

Grammatical Forms of sprinkled

• past tense: sprinkled
• plural: sprinkled
• comparative: more sprinkled
• superlative: most sprinkled
• present tense: sprinkle
• future tense: will sprinkle
• perfect tense: have sprinkled
• continuous tense: is sprinkling
• singular: sprinkle
• positive degree: sprinkled
• infinitive: to sprinkle
• gerund: sprinkling
• participle: sprinkling

Origin and Evolution of sprinkled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sprinkled' originated from the Old English word 'sprencan' meaning to scatter or disperse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'sprinkled' evolved to refer to the act of scattering small drops or particles of a substance over something.