Sprinkle has 9 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Verb · Proper Noun
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
"The forecast called for a sprinkle of rain, so I grabbed an umbrella before stepping out, though my neighbor stayed completely dry."
the act of sprinkling or splashing water
"baptized with a sprinkling of holy water"
"a sparge of warm water over the malt"
A light covering with a sprinkled substance.
"The chef lightly sprinkled grated parmesan cheese over the hot pasta just before serving."
rain gently
"It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
To cause (a substance) to fall in fine drops (for a liquid substance) or small pieces (for a solid substance).
"A light drizzle sprinkled over the city, dampening our hair as we hurried under the awning."
A surname.
"The local history club invited Mr. Sprinkle to share his family's stories at their annual meeting."