Sprinkle (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of sprinkling or splashing water; "baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"; "a sparge of warm water over the malt".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The farmer reported a sprinkle of rain in his fields but none in the adjacent neighbor's property.
- There was a sprinkle of moisture on the north side of town but clear skies to the south.
- Weather forecasters warned of a sprinkle of rain in isolated areas, with most locations staying dry.
- After the storm, residents of one street were surprised to see a sprinkle of hail covering their sidewalks and lawns.
- Travelers noted a sprinkle of precipitation on the western hills, contrasting with the sunny conditions on the eastern coast.