watered
Americanadjective
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having rivers or streams.
an amply watered area.
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receiving rain or other precipitation.
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sprinkled, irrigated, etc., with water.
a poorly watered garden.
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having a wavy, lustrous pattern or marking.
watered silk.
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(of stock) issued in excess of a company's true worth.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of watered
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at water, -ed 2, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The proposal was watered down and in 2024 all commissioners, including Ferguson, voted in favor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Some of the most striking projects are now being watered down, put on hold or even abandoned.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Grass is being watered and cut to FIFA-regulation height to ensure that players don't get any surprises when they take to the field in Los Angeles and Seattle, the venues for their group-stage games.
From Barron's ● May 13, 2026
At the same time, neither the city of Los Angeles nor the county have routinely watered surviving public trees — which arborists say is essential to helping damaged trees recover.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
The flies were fed, cleaned, and watered in that enclosed space for generation upon generation.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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