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sprinkling vs sprinkle

sprinkle vs sprinkling

sprinkling and sprinkle both are nouns.

sprinkling is not a verb while sprinkle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sprinkling Yes No No No
sprinkle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, sprinkling and sprinkle are synonyms defined as:
  • sprinkling and sprinkle: the act of sprinkling or splashing water
Other synonyms of sprinkling include sparge.
As nouns, sprinkling and sprinkle are synonyms defined as:
  • sprinkling and sprinkle: a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Other synonyms of sprinkling include scattering.
sprinkling (noun) sprinkle (noun)
the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare) the act of sprinkling or splashing water
the act of sprinkling or splashing water a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
sprinkling (verb) sprinkle (verb)
scatter with liquid; wet lightly
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
distribute loosely
rain gently
Difference between sprinkling and sprinkle

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