Sprinkler Meaning
/ˈspɹiŋklɚ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAnything that sprinkles.
nounAn irrigation device that sprays water into the air whilst moving back and forth.
Sentence Examples
The sprinkler is shooting out a stream of water onto the grass.
I thought this building had a sprinkler system.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ in the garden sprayed water on the plants every morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We set up a water ____ on the lawn to keep the grass green during the very hot summer months.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English sprinkle Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English sprinkler From sprinkle + -er.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ in the garden sprayed water on the plants every morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
We set up a water ____ on the lawn to keep the grass green during the very hot summer months.