watering

[waw-ter-ing, wot-er-]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that waters.

2. a watered water appearance on silk or other fabric.

adjective

1. supplying water or used to water.

2. pertaining to medicinal springs or to a seabathing resort.

Word History and Origins

Origin of watering¹

before 1000; Middle English (noun); Old English wæterung. See water, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Already he had come up with new watering holes I never knew existed.

From Los Angeles Times

In his speech, Jenrick will accuse the council of watering down sentences by recommending jail terms that fall short of the maximum allowed in law.

From BBC

Abolishing the UK's digital services tax, watering down the online safety act?

From BBC

Papi kept watering his roses while I went on my laptop to learn more.

From Los Angeles Times

He conjured up a world where every family has an Optimus robot capable of grocery shopping, babysitting and watering the plants.

From Los Angeles Times

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