Meaning of the word watering in English

What does watering mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

watering

US /ˈwɔː.tər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɔː.tər.ɪŋ/

Noun

the act of supplying water to land or plants

Example:
The garden needs regular watering to thrive.
Automated watering systems save a lot of time.

Adjective

(of the mouth or eyes) producing saliva or tears

Example:
The smell of freshly baked bread made my mouth watering.
Her eyes were watering from the strong onion fumes.