watered

American  

[waw-terd, wot-erd] / ˈwɔ tərd, ˈwɒt ərd /

adjective

1. having rivers or streams.

   an amply watered area.

2. receiving rain or other precipitation.

3. sprinkled, irrigated, etc., with water.

   a poorly watered garden.

4. having a wavy, lustrous pattern or marking.

   watered silk.

5. (of stock) issued in excess of a company's true worth.

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Other Word Forms

• unwatered adjective
• well-watered adjective

Etymology

Origin of watered

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; water, -ed ², -ed ³

Example Sentences

While these tariffs could be watered down given the backdrop of elevated energy prices, Tedford says he expects the Section 301 tariffs to be imposed in some form or another this summer.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Cox initially had a three strike rule for customers, but Sony alleged the company watered down its consequences for infringers to just a stern warning over time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Bass, who is facing renewed scrutiny after an analysis of the Palisades fire was watered down, did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Wednesday’s meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

These plants are very "drought-tolerant" meaning they can survive for a long time without being watered.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

For good measure, I brought her a scrap of watered taffeta from off the floor under a dressmaker.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck