sprin·kling 
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/ noun
/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/ noun [singular] : a small amount that is sprinkled on something
▪ She put a sprinkling of parsley on the pasta. [=she sprinkled a small amount of parsley on the pasta] — often used figuratively ▪ We received only a sprinkling of suggestions. [=only a few suggestions]
▪ She put a sprinkling of parsley on the pasta. [=she sprinkled a small amount of parsley on the pasta] — often used figuratively ▪ We received only a sprinkling of suggestions. [=only a few suggestions]
