Meaning & Definition of word "Watering"

Watering

/ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/

1. The act of providing water.
- Example: The watering of the crops is essential during the dry season.
2. An instance of watering or a schedule of watering plants.
- Example: We need to create a watering schedule for the greenhouse to keep all plants hydrated.

1. The act of supplying water to plants or soil.
- Example: I spent the afternoon watering the garden to ensure the flowers stay healthy.
2. To sprinkle or pour water on something.
- Example: She was watering the newly planted seeds to help them germinate.

From the verb 'water' + the suffix '-ing'.

watering can:

A vessel used to water plants.

watering hole:

A natural or artificial pond where animals drink water.

watering eyes:

Eyes that produce tears due to irritation or emotion.

irrigation:

The supply of water to land or crops to help growth.

moisture:

Water or other liquid diffused in small quantity as vapor, within a solid, or condensed on a surface.

Meaning: To water down or dilute something, especially a drink.

Example Sentence: He always waters his drinks to make them last longer.

Meaning: In the context of emotional outpouring or excessive crying.

Example Sentence: After the breakup, she spent the night watering her eyes.