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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This 2-gallon watering can pulls double duty with a removable stainless steel shower head that switches between a gentle sprinkle for delicate plants and a steady stream for thirstier ones.
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Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Let the top layer dry slightly before reaching for the watering can.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
An small outdoor table make the perfect spot for displaying some of your favorite potted plants, watering can, and other decor.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Overhead watering can overwhelm it.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Let the top layer dry slightly before reaching for the watering can.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
An small outdoor table make the perfect spot for displaying some of your favorite potted plants, watering can, and other decor.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Overhead watering can overwhelm it.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 Apr. 2026
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 Apr. 2026.
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