Sprinkle
/ˈsprɪŋ.kəl/noun
To scatter small drops or particles over something; also, to add or distribute lightly.
Did you know?Sprinkle is related to Old English and Germanic words for scattering, and its deep root is tied to the physical act of throwing things around, not sweetness or decoration.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*sprenganą
“to scatter, disperse, or cause to burst apart”
Old English
OE
sprengan
“to scatter, sprinkle, or cause to fly apart”
Middle English
ME
sprinklen
“to scatter in small drops or particles”
Modern English
English
sprinkle
“to scatter small amounts of liquid or particles over a surface”