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sprinklerA 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/

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.
💡 Concept

The sprinkler suddenly bursts on, soaking the gardener mid-coffee.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsprɪŋklər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsprɪŋklə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootsprinkle
Suffix--er

🎵Rhyme

wrinklertinkler
wrinkler
tinkler

🔗Collocations

fire sprinkler
lawn sprinkler
automatic sprinkler
sprinkler system
install sprinklers
activate sprinklers
overhead sprinkler

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The office sprinkler went off during the fire drill, soaking everyone's lunch.

😄 Fun example

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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

water sprayerirrigation devicespray nozzlewatering system

Antonyms

drainerdehumidifier

Related

irrigationnozzlehosefountainshowerspray

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