watering can

noun

: a vessel usually with a spout used to sprinkle or pour water especially on plants

called also watering pot

Examples of watering can in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

First, avoid watering your garden with a sprinkler and instead use a hose or a watering can near the mulch to prevent it from getting wet often, says Klimorowski. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026

In dry climates especially, reducing unnecessary outdoor watering can also cut your overall consumption significantly. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Black-and-white news footage shows volunteer firefighters swatting flames with tree branches and dousing flare-ups with flower-pot watering cans. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Some people may choose to use a watering can for a small container garden or a hose. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for watering can

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