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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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
The law and its subsequent reauthorizations ultimately made sure that minority citizens’ votes mattered, outlawing policies, such as gerrymandered maps, that watered down their political power.
From Slate • May 1, 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
Jon Pullin, clerk of the course at Cheltenham Racecourse, said they had watered the majority of the ground on Wednesday evening.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Her stomach growled, and her mouth watered; it’d been days since she ate a full meal.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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