watering can

noun

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as in watering pot

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Recent Examples of watering can Videos shared by Google show how Apptronik’s Apollo 2 robot can bend over to pick up a watering can, as well as find and take specific items off a shelf. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 30 July 2026 Other great outdoor finds include a set of four oversized rocking chairs—now under $350—a one-gallon watering can, and well-draining flower boxes for every window in your home. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026 Planting disease-resistant varieties, allowing for adequate space between plants, and keeping leaves dry when watering can help reduce the risk. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 20 July 2026 Otherwise, a gardener will have to go back and forth inside to fill up a watering can. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for watering can
Recent Examples of Synonyms for watering can
  1. watering pot
  2. kettle
Noun
  • Track your plant’s water supply meticulously with a clear, self-watering pot.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
  • If the top few inches of soil are still wet, put down the watering pot.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Definition of watering pot
Noun
  • Fill a tea kettle or pot with water, and set it to boil on your stove.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Pause until the fire is lit, and the kettle in the kitchen has long since clicked off.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of kettle

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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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