How to Use garden hose in a Sentence

garden hose

noun
  • To drain the tub, connect a garden hose to the spout on the bottom and open the tap.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Stand the screen up and spray it down with your garden hose.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The Tuff-Guard kinkproof garden hose lives up well to its name.
    Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Soak the net for 30 minutes, then spread on the ground to dry, spray with a garden hose, dry and store.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Once the firebox is clean, rinse it out with a garden hose.
    Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
  • Wipe out sills and brush screens with a soft brush or spray off with a garden hose.
    Kathryn Weber, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • And have a water supply at the ready, such as a garden hose.
    Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2023
  • Keep in Mind The spigot does not attach to a garden hose.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2023
  • In one clip, officers use a garden hose to try to slow the flames and give people more time to leave.
    Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2023
  • When this happens outdoors with a garden hose, the fix is easy: Replace the hose.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
  • Think room for a charging cable, with enough space left to coil a garden hose.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 9 Mar. 2023
  • To achieve this look, lay out a garden hose to outline the pattern first before digging the bed.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
    Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
  • Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap.
    Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2023
  • The garden hose can then be attached to it using the easy connection.
    Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
  • That could include something as basic as a tarp and a garden hose.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, courier-journal.com, 10 May 2023
  • Another reason for a garden hose reel leak could be wear and tear of the hose itself.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • It’s made of a durable resin material that is easy to clean off with a garden hose after use.
    Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2023
  • Feldman’s first day on set involved spraying Lawrence in the face with mace and then dousing her with a high-speed garden hose.
    Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2023
  • Our complaint: The hose outlets (both for the spray wand and the garden hose hookup) are close to each other, reducing access to them.
    Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2023
  • These cables, only about as thick as a garden hose, are high-tech marvels.
    Jeremy Anderberg, Longreads, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Someone grabbed a garden hose and sprayed him with lukewarm water.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, courier-journal.com, 10 May 2023
  • Like the other rug on this list, it’s also crafted from a robust blend of polypropylene and polyester and can be cleaned with just a garden hose.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Just bring the seat outside, attach your garden hose, and water sprays up, sprinkling down on the kiddos.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 13 June 2023
  • It’s designed to fit any standard hose, so simply twist it on to your favorite garden hose.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2023
  • To discourage a bobcat: Scare the bobcat off with loud noises or spray with a garden hose.
    Ellie Willard, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2023
  • For easy cleanup, the indoor-outdoor rug can be vacuumed or rinsed clean with a garden hose and soapy water.
    Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2023
  • Step Four: Rinse the Cushions Use your garden hose or pressure washer in a low to medium setting.
    Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Any watering is done lightly with a garden hose — or rain.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2023
  • The set can be hooked up to a garden hose, allowing for a continuous stream of water to flow down the three levels.
    Maya Polton, Parents, 13 June 2023

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