watering
word · lemma: water
/ˈwɔtɝɪŋ/
/wˈɔːtəɹɪŋ/
Definition
The act of giving water to plants, flowers, or soil. It can also refer to making something wet by pouring or sprinkling water.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to plants: 'watering the garden', 'watering the flowers'. Can be a noun ('Watering is important') or used as part of phrases like 'watering can' (tool). Sometimes used metaphorically, e.g., 'mouth-watering' for delicious food (different meaning).
Spanish: regarPortuguese (BR): regarPortuguese (PT): regarChinese (Simplified): 浇水Chinese (Traditional): 澆水Hindi: पानी देनाArabic: سقيBengali: পানি দেওয়াRussian: поливJapanese: 水やりVietnamese: tưới nướcKorean: 물 주기Turkish: sulamaUrdu: پانی دیناIndonesian: menyiram
Example Sentences
He is watering the plants in the garden.
basic
I bought a watering can yesterday.
basic
Watering is important to keep your houseplants healthy.
basic
Can you help me with the watering while I’m on vacation?
natural
The grass looks dry—it probably needs some watering.
natural
I forgot the watering schedule, so some of the flowers wilted.
natural