Etymology
Origin of watering
before 1000; Middle English (noun); Old English wæterung. See water, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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There are tears rolling down Dad’s cheeks, and I can feel my own eyes watering.
From Literature
He could see himself watering the plants strung on the tall windows.
From Literature
On Wednesday, The Times reported that Bass was directly involved in watering down the city’s after-action report on the fire, citing unnamed sources.
From Los Angeles Times
Caruso had been reconsidering whether or not to run, citing a Times article, published Wednesday, in which two unnamed sources described Mayor Karen Bass’ involvement in watering down an after-action report on the Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times
Cities including Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles would be forced to turn to other water sources, and some areas could face shortages and stepped-up restrictions on outdoor watering.
From Los Angeles Times
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