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
Examples of sprinkler system in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Contractors for Concierge replaced broken pipes and fire sprinkler systems, and conducted air quality tests that showed all levels are within state health department guidelines Mayor Allan Smith reported.
—
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
The garage sprinkler system had activated, helping control the fire prior to the department’s arrival, according to officials.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The signs below indicate that your sprinkler system was damaged by the deep freeze.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski told ABC 7 Chicago that several city departments are actively working to create a database that will notify dispatchers of which buildings do not have sprinkler systems to fight fires.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sprinkler system
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
The garage sprinkler system had activated, helping control the fire prior to the department’s arrival, according to officials.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The signs below indicate that your sprinkler system was damaged by the deep freeze.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski told ABC 7 Chicago that several city departments are actively working to create a database that will notify dispatchers of which buildings do not have sprinkler systems to fight fires.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sprinkler system
Cite this Entry
“Sprinkler system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sprinkler%20system. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
