■ verb
1》 scatter or pour small drops or particles over.
↘scatter or pour (small drops or particles) over an object or surface.
2》 distribute something randomly throughout.
3》 ( it ~s , it is sprinkling , etc.) N. Amer. rain very lightly.
■ noun
1》 a small quantity or amount that is ~d.
2》 N. Amer. a light rain.
3》 ( ~s ) N. Amer. tiny sugar strands and balls used for decorating cakes and desserts.
Origin
ME: perh. from MDu. sprenkelen .