to scatter (a liquid) in fine drops or (a substance) in the form of a powder or fine particles

to scatter a liquid or fine particles over (a surface)

(usu in passive) to dot (something) here and there

meadows sprinkled with flowers

NAmer to rain lightly in scattered drops

an instance of sprinkling

a light fall of rain

a light covering; = sprinkling

NAmer (in pl) small thin sugar strands that are used as a decoration on iced cakes, ice cream, etc