Sprinkler

/ˈsprɪŋklər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A device for dispersing water in a spray, commonly used for irrigation or watering plants.

The gardener installed a new sprinkler to keep the lawn green during the summer.

A device that sprays water to extinguish fires, often found in buildings.

The office building is equipped with a sprinkler system to ensure fire safety.

A nozzle attached to a hose that distributes water in a manner similar to rain.

She used a sprinkler attachment on her hose to water the flower beds evenly.

Derived from the verb 'sprinkle', which comes from Middle English 'sprenclen' meaning to scatter.

sprinkler system:

A set of devices designed for automatic watering of lawns and gardens.

fire sprinkler:

A type of sprinkler specifically designed to extinguish fires.

A term used for someone who is overly enthusiastic or shows off too much.

He acts like a total sprinkler when he shows off his new car.

Referring to someone who spends too much time on social media, especially to share their lifestyle.

She's such a sprinkler, always posting about her perfect life online.