watering can

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Recent Examples of watering can Stock image, right, shows a WaterAid watering can. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025 Digging in the dirt, planting seeds, capturing weeds and even carrying watering cans all contribute to moderate physical activity. Danielle Bauter, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025 Cilantro grown indoors or in pots can be watered with a watering can at the base of the plant. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025 Build this three-in-one Lego set into a watering can, rain boot, or birds, each with moveable flowers. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for watering can
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Noun
  • If the top few inches of soil are still wet, put down the watering pot.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Modern conveniences such as Samsung smart TVs, Nespresso machines, Smeg kettles, and minibars stocked with little bottles of limoncello and Malfy gin come standard.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
  • There are also local food vendors and artisans selling an array of eggs, bread, nuts, spices, oils, dips, fresh and pre-made food and meals, kettle corn, honey, coffee and vegan and vegetarian options.
    Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watering%20can. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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