watering
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Also seen as: waterings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An act of watering, that is, pouring water on something, or diluting a liquid.
Noun
Examples
The plants receive regular waterings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The art or process of giving a wavy, ornamental appearance to something.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “watering” mean?
An act of watering, that is, pouring water on something, or diluting a liquid.
Is “watering” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.