sprinkled
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspɹɪŋkəɫd// UK //spɹˈɪŋkəld// sprin·kled
adj. covered with small drops or pieces of something. You use this to describe a surface that has things like sugar, salt, or water scattered over it.
adj. covered with small particles or droplets scattered lightly over a surface. Often functions as a participial adjective describing the result of a scattering action.
The fresh donuts are sprinkled with white sugar.
The chef served the pasta with freshly chopped parsley sprinkled over the top for extra color.
The morning grass was sprinkled with a light dew that shimmered under the first rays of the rising sun, creating a peaceful and refreshing atmosphere.
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'with' to indicate the substance being scattered.