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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An inquiry found that the nursery had no fire alarm or sprinkler system and that the hospital lacked detailed procedures and training for responding to fires and other emergencies. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026 Homeowners who can't get a professional out before the freeze should at least shut off the water supply and drain their sprinkler systems. — Tori Mason, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The Connecticut Department of Correction said the building’s sprinkler system activated. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 Add-ons for pools, septic systems and sprinkler systems are available from many home warranty companies at extra cost. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sprinkler system

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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