irrigation
noun
ir·ri·ga·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən 
1
: the watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth
2
: the therapeutic flushing of a body part with a stream of liquid
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The dam’s reservoir has flooded an area larger than Greater London, which the government says will provide a steady water supply for irrigation downstream while limiting floods and drought.
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CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
But Sudan and Egypt, both heavily reliant on the Nile’s waters for irrigation and electricity, have said the dam threatens national security, claims that Addis Ababa has rejected.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Update irrigation The goal of irrigation is to wet plant roots.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The fields generally have a gradual slope that adds diversity to the terrain that appeals to different bird species, and they are set up for flood irrigation.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
But Sudan and Egypt, both heavily reliant on the Nile’s waters for irrigation and electricity, have said the dam threatens national security, claims that Addis Ababa has rejected.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Update irrigation The goal of irrigation is to wet plant roots.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
The fields generally have a gradual slope that adds diversity to the terrain that appeals to different bird species, and they are set up for flood irrigation.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrigation
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“Irrigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrigation. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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irrigation
noun
ir·ri·ga·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən
: an act or process of irrigating
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