watering can

American  

noun

1. a container for water, typically of metal or plastic and having a spout with a perforated nozzle, for watering or sprinkling plants, flowers, etc.

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watering can British  

noun

1. a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle used to sprinkle water over plants

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Etymology

Origin of watering can

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

One such rescue and rehab originated at the Monroe Auto Swap Meet, where fate intervened on behalf of a rusted-out watering can.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

You will need to use a watering can or bucket instead.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023

Well, then, here’s a watering can and some fertilizer.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023

For Huston, the humble watering can provides a means for reflecting on the reciprocal care between humans and plants.

From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2022

There was nothing on the back porch but a metal watering can and piles of dried-up leaves that had been pushed into a corner.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool