sprinkling

Etymology

verb

1. present participle and gerund of sprinkle

noun

1. The action of the verb to sprinkle.
2. A small thinly distributed amount, e.g. of some liquid, powder or other fine substance that is sprinkled on to something.
   It notes: "The Welsh Government's view is that genuine 'levelling up' cannot simply mean a sprinkling of new, ad hoc rail projects decided in Whitehall, it has to be part of a strategic approach to promoting growth in all parts of the UK." December 2 2020, Philip Haigh, “When will Wales's wish for rail improvements come true?”, in Rail, page 32
3. A light shower of rain.
4. A scattering.