Definition

1. Noun:
   • A mechanical device for watering: A sprinkler is a mechanical device that attaches to a water source, such as a garden hose, and is used to distribute water over an area, typically a lawn or garden.

Usage

• A sprinkler is used to irrigate plants, grass, or soil by spraying water in a controlled pattern. It is commonly found in residential gardens, parks, and on sports fields.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We installed a new sprinkler to keep the lawn green during the summer.
  • The automatic sprinkler system turns on every morning at six.
  • He moved the portable sprinkler to water the flower beds.

Advanced Usage

• "Fire sprinkler": A specialized type of sprinkler system installed in buildings to automatically spray water in case of fire.
  • The office building is equipped with fire sprinklers for safety.

Variants and Related Words

• Sprinkle (verb): To scatter or distribute small drops or particles of a liquid or substance.
  • She likes to sprinkle cheese on her pasta.
• Sprinkling (noun): A small, scattered number or amount.
  • There was a sprinkling of rain in the afternoon.

Synonyms

• Irrigator: A device or system for supplying water to land.
• Waterer: A device used for watering plants or lawns.

Related Phrases

• Sprinkler head: The part of a sprinkler system from which the water is sprayed.
  • One of the sprinkler heads was clogged and needed cleaning.
• Sprinkler system: A network of pipes and sprinklers designed to water an area automatically.
  • The golf course has a sophisticated underground sprinkler system.

Noun

1. mechanical device that attaches to a garden hose for watering lawn or garden