sprinkling
noun
1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
- a sprinkling of grey at his temples
Similar word(s): scattering
Definition categories: quantity
2. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Similar word(s): scattering, sprinkle
Definition categories: phenomenon, shower
3. the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
Similar word(s): aspersion
Definition categories: act, baptism
4. the act of sprinkling or splashing water
- baptized with a sprinkling of holy water
verb
1. present participle of sprinkle