sprinkler (**스프**링클러) — A device that sprays water in drops or a fine stream, typically used for watering lawns or as a fire safety system
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A device that sprays water in drops or a fine stream, typically used for watering lawns or as a fire safety system
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsprɪŋklər/
Korean meaning: 물을 방울이나 가는 줄기로 분사하는 장치, 주로 잔디에 물주기나 화재 안전 시스템으로 사용
Korean pronunciation: **스프**링클러
Example Sentences
- The office sprinkler went off during the fire drill, soaking everyone's lunch.
- My dog thinks the garden sprinkler is his personal enemy and barks at it every morning.
- The smart sprinkler system adjusts watering schedules based on weather forecasts.
sprinkler
NOUN//ˈsprɪŋklər//
A device that sprays water in drops or a fine stream, typically used for watering lawns or as a fire safety system
The sprinkler suddenly bursts on, soaking the gardener mid-coffee.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 'sprinkle(뿌리다)'에 행위자를 나타내는 접미사 '-er'이 붙어 만들어진 단어입니다. 'sprinkle'은 중세 영어 'sprenklen'에서 유래되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The office sprinkler went off during the fire drill, soaking everyone's lunch.”
“My dog thinks the garden sprinkler is his personal enemy and barks at it every morning.”
“The smart sprinkler system adjusts watering schedules based on weather forecasts.”
“Children love running through the sprinklers on hot summer days.”
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