Sprinkler

Pronunciation: /ˈsprɪŋklər/

Definitions of sprinkler

noun a device that disperses water in a fine spray to irrigate lawns or gardens

Example Sentences

A1 The sprinkler watered the garden.

A2 I bought a new sprinkler for the lawn.

B1 The sprinkler system was installed to keep the grass green.

B2 The sprinkler in the park is set on a timer to conserve water.

C1 The high-tech sprinkler uses sensors to detect when the lawn needs watering.

C2 The sprinkler company offers maintenance services for residential and commercial properties.

Examples of sprinkler in a Sentence

formal The sprinkler system in the building automatically activates in case of a fire.

informal I love running through the sprinkler in the backyard on hot summer days.

slang Let's set up the sprinkler and cool off in the yard.

figurative Her laughter was like a sprinkler, spreading joy to everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of sprinkler

• past tense: sprinkled
• plural: sprinklers
• comparative: more sprinkler
• superlative: most sprinkler
• present tense: sprinkles
• future tense: will sprinkle
• perfect tense: have sprinkled
• continuous tense: is sprinkling
• singular: sprinkler
• positive degree: sprinkler
• infinitive: to sprinkle
• gerund: sprinkling
• participle: sprinkling

Origin and Evolution of sprinkler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'sprinkler' originated from the Middle English word 'sprinklen' which was derived from the Old English word 'sprencan' meaning to scatter or sprinkle.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer to a device for scattering water or other liquid in a fine spray, the term 'sprinkler' has evolved to encompass various types of devices used for watering lawns, controlling fires, or dispersing chemicals in a controlled manner.