Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Band Wagon helped professionalise Park Street's nightlife, turning its "watering holes" into platforms for emerging local talent.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Cindy Kielty, who is board president of her homeowners association in St. Charles, Mo., said the association might cut back on services like watering grass to keep its costs down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

CS spray is a man-made incapacitating gas - exposure to it causes a burning sensation in the eyes and watering.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

I stood up, and by the time I took a couple steps to Mom, my eyes were watering for real.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks