sprinkler system

noun

: a system for protecting a building against fire by means of overhead pipes which convey an extinguishing fluid (such as water) to heat-activated outlets

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No fire alarm or sprinkler system was installed. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 2 June 2026 Officials said the building’s sprinkler system held the fire in check. — Harry Harris, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 The same applies to outdoor essentials like sprinkler systems, hoses, string lights, and yard decor. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Automatic sprinkler systems may not water larger balled and burlapped plants adequately, so monitor the plants and add water with a garden hose as needed. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprinkler system

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sprinkler system was in 1876

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“Sprinkler system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkler%20system. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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