sprinkle
4
1.8
- noun
- /ˈsprɪŋkəl/
:
llovizna
- The rain was only a sprinkle here and there.
- a sprinkle of rain
- a light sprinkle
- showers and sprinkles
Examples
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There had been a light sprinkle earlier, but the road was mostly dry.
Blog text (24) -
Later today, there might be a sprinkle or two across the Peninsula and south.
Blog text (11) -
Soon rain began to fall, a light sprinkle at first, then gradually harder.
Fiction book (1996) -
A ragged sprinkle had begun to wet the front steps.
Fiction book (1990) -
I also won't be surprised if the ominous storm clouds on the horizon produce no more than a sprinkle.
Blog text (11) -
There is a likelihood of light sprinkles as early as tonight, and the precipitation will be ongoing throughout the weekend, meteorologist Bob Benjamin said.
Blog text (24) -
The heavier rain had eased, but a steady sprinkle spattered against the windshield.
Fiction book (1994) -
The earlier sprinkles had given way to drizzle, and the drizzle now to pouring sheets of rain.
Fiction book (1990) -
The only fly in the 7-day ointment is a rather weak, moisture-starved disturbance on Tuesday that may trigger some sprinkles.
Blog text (27) -
A light sprinkle of rain created a delicate mist over the garden.
Synonyms
5
1.0
A short period of rain that starts suddenly
1
2.5
A light fall of small drops like rain or water
1
4.3
Light rain or snow that falls in some places but not others
Antonyms
How Heavy
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word sprinkle comes from an old English word sprencan meaning 'to scatter in small drops', so a 'sprinkle' of rain is a light, scattered rain rather than a heavy shower.