Definition
n. a device that sprays water in a wide area. You usually see them on grass to keep it green or on ceilings to put out fires.
n. a device used for spraying water in a controlled pattern, typically for irrigation or fire suppression. Often installed as part of an automated system in gardens or commercial buildings.
Examples
“The garden sprinkler waters the lawn every morning.”
“The building's fire sprinkler system activated immediately after the smoke detector went off in the kitchen.”
“Modern agricultural sprinklers are designed to maximize water efficiency by adjusting the spray pattern based on current wind speeds and soil moisture levels.”
Examples
simple
“The garden sprinkler waters the lawn every morning.”
contextual
“The building's fire sprinkler system activated immediately after the smoke detector went off in the kitchen.”
complex
“Modern agricultural sprinklers are designed to maximize water efficiency by adjusting the spray pattern based on current wind speeds and soil moisture levels.”
Etymology
From sprinkle + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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