watering can
noun
: a vessel usually with a spout used to sprinkle or pour water especially on plants
called also watering pot
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
For a fuss-free display, surround your embellished watering can with an assortment of gourds in a variety of sizes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Stock image, right, shows a WaterAid watering can.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Digging in the dirt, planting seeds, capturing weeds and even carrying watering cans all contribute to moderate physical activity.
—Danielle Bauter, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
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Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
For a fuss-free display, surround your embellished watering can with an assortment of gourds in a variety of sizes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Stock image, right, shows a WaterAid watering can.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Digging in the dirt, planting seeds, capturing weeds and even carrying watering cans all contribute to moderate physical activity.
—Danielle Bauter, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for watering can
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watering%20can. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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