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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This discount shall apply only to the primary residence of the user and shall not apply to separate irrigation meters.
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Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Pay extra attention to winter irrigation for fall plantings, as evergreen foliage is susceptible to desiccation from winter winds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The mussels have even started appearing on irrigation siphons that pipe Delta water onto farmland.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
Pay extra attention to winter irrigation for fall plantings, as evergreen foliage is susceptible to desiccation from winter winds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The mussels have even started appearing on irrigation siphons that pipe Delta water onto farmland.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 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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