Meaning of the word sprinkled in English

What does sprinkled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sprinkled

US /ˈsprɪŋ.kəld/
UK /ˈsprɪŋ.kəld/

Verb

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example:
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
The priest sprinkled holy water on the congregation.

Adjective

scattered with small drops or particles of a substance

Example:
The cake was beautifully decorated and sprinkled with edible glitter.
The path was sprinkled with fresh snow.