sprinklers
- plural of sprinkler.
Example Sentences
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In Turin, some restaurants have closed their terraces - elsewhere, including in Rome, giant outdoor fans and sprinklers are working overtime.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
When he went back three hours later to turn the sprinklers on, the house was already burning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Some Gerringong residents have resorted to extreme measures, turning on garden sprinklers to prevent tourists from taking pictures on their lawns.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Anecdotal evidence has indicated the effectiveness of sprinklers can vary significantly based on the setup and the conditions during the fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Across the street a neighbor’s sprinklers come on, hissing loud enough to drown out the ticking of the clock.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
