watering

[waw-ter-ing, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tər ɪŋ, ˈwɒt ər- /

VERB

dampen; put water in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathe dilute flood inundate irrigate moisten soak spray sprinkle thin wash wet

STRONG

baptize damp doctor douse drench drool hose imbue saturate souse spatter steep weaken

WEAK

sodden

Antonyms

STRONGEST

collect dehydrate dirty dry gather thicken

Example Sentences

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The eight-week programme is being held at the group's field in Sion and involves planting hedges, weeding, watering and studying the concept of sustainability.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

On the way home, I stop by one of my watering holes for cocktails and a light meal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

New York’s White Horse Tavern, established in 1880, and Fraunces Tavern, site of Washington’s 1783 farewell to his troops, have become so popular with tourists, they more closely resemble theme parks than local watering holes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Cities including Phoenix, Las Vegas and Los Angeles would be forced to turn to other water sources, and some areas could face shortages and stepped-up restrictions on outdoor watering.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

My mother went to him and hugged him and León just sat there, smiling, his blue eyes watering.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya