sprinklered

[spring-klerd]

adjective

having or protected by a sprinkler system.

Origin of sprinklered

First recorded in 1925–30; sprinkler + -ed³

Related formsun·sprin·klered, adjective

sprinkler

[spring-kler]

noun

any of various devices for sprinkling, as a watering pot, a container of water with a perforated top used to sprinkle clothes before ironing, or especially a perforated ring or small stand with a revolving nozzle to which a hose is attached for watering a lawn with a fine, even spray.

a person who sprinkles.

verb (used with object)

to provide (a warehouse, school, office building, etc.) with a sprinkler system.

Origin of sprinkler

First recorded in 1525–35; sprinkle + -er¹

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British Dictionary definitions for sprinklered

sprinkler

noun

a device perforated with small holes that is attached to a garden hose or watering can and used to spray plants, lawns, etc, with water

a person or thing that sprinkles

See sprinkler system

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Word Origin and History for sprinklered

sprinkler

1530s, agent noun from sprinkle (v.).