noun
sprinkles
SPRIHNGKLZ
Sprinkles (noun) means Small pieces of candy or sugar scattered over desserts as decoration. Example: “She added a handful of sprinkles to the ice cream cone.”
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Small pieces of candy or sugar scattered over desserts as decoration.
"He had a double ice cream cone, with sprinkles."
"She added a handful of sprinkles to the ice cream cone."
How to use sprinkles
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTiny colorful candy pieces used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream.
UK vs US
In parts of the UK these are sometimes called "hundreds and thousands".
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Synonyms
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jimmies
nonpareils
spreckles
sugar strands
Frequently asked questions
What does “sprinkles” mean?
The word “sprinkles” means small pieces of candy or sugar scattered over desserts as decoration. In plain terms, tiny colorful candy pieces used to decorate cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream.
How do you pronounce “sprinkles”?
“Sprinkles” is pronounced SPRIHNGKLZ (/ˈspɹɪŋkl̩z/ in IPA).
How do you use “sprinkles” in a sentence?
Here is “sprinkles” used in a sentence: “She added a handful of sprinkles to the ice cream cone.”
What is another word for “sprinkles”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sprinkles” include nonpareils, spreckles and sugar strands.
What part of speech is “sprinkles”?
“Sprinkles” is a noun.
