watering can
noun
: a vessel usually with a spout used to sprinkle or pour water especially on plants
called also watering pot
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No matter what age, anyone can handle the watering can, and a hose with running water is usually too tempting for kids to ignore.
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Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
When hand watering individual baskets, use a weak, light water stream from a hose nozzle or watering can.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Here are some of the most surprising times your plants need extra water from a watering can or hose.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Lightweight tools with cushioned grips reduce stress on the wrists and shoulders, while simpler adjustments – such as using a hose instead of repeatedly lifting a watering can – can significantly reduce physical load over time.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
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Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
When hand watering individual baskets, use a weak, light water stream from a hose nozzle or watering can.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Here are some of the most surprising times your plants need extra water from a watering can or hose.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Lightweight tools with cushioned grips reduce stress on the wrists and shoulders, while simpler adjustments – such as using a hose instead of repeatedly lifting a watering can – can significantly reduce physical load over time.
—Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis, USA Today, 17 May 2026
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watering%20can. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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