Synonyms of watering

watering

verb

present participle of water

as in wetting

to make wet

watered the plants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wetting
• drowning
• washing
• flooding
• rinsing
• soaking
• bathing
• drenching
• waterlogging
• flushing
• wetting down
• dousing
• sopping
• moistening
• water-soaking
• misting
• sprinkling
• dipping
• bedraggling
• damping
• showering
• irrigating
• hydrating
• sousing
• submerging
• splashing
• humidifying
• soddening
• moisturizing
• overflowing
• drizzling
• inundating
• saturating
• hosing (down)
• deluging
• laving
• swamping
• sluicing
• dampening
• aspersing
• steeping
• impregnating
• bedewing
• ducking
• dunking
• sloshing
• rehydrating
• rewetting
• rewashing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drying
• parching
• dehydrating
• scorching
• desiccating
• searing
• evaporating
• dewatering
• freeze-drying
• wringing
• dehumidifying
• drip-drying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of watering

Imagine planting thousands of street trees, then never watering them again. — Taylor Wishart, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2026

Avoid watering the stem as that can lead to the crown staying wet, which increases the risk of root rot in some plants, says Ledin. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2026

Prevent drooping by watering deeply in the morning, improving drainage, and pruning to maintain airflow and plant health. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026

Prevent it by watering early, avoiding nighttime moisture, and using slow-release fertilizers in summer. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026

Plus, watering early in the day gives the turf grass time to fully hydrate before the heat of the day sets in. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

Angelov recommends watering it every morning for at least 10 minutes to ensure the soil is moist. — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing watering

• watering hole
• watering place