Sprinkle/ˈsprɪŋkl/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Quantity Matters Use 'sprinkle' when referring to scattering a small, not large, amount of something. Just sprinkle a little cheese on top, not the whole packet. Pro Tip 2/2Adding Flavor 'Sprinkle' suggests adding something extra for flavor or decoration. Sprinkle some parsley on the pasta for color.