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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In drier regions, outdoor watering can account for up to 60% of household water use, according to the U.S. EPA.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Keep scrolling for more of our favorite outdoor finds from TJ Maxx, including outdoor pillows, planters, and stylish watering cans—all under $100.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
These products are usually applied by hand or with a watering can in between compost layers, and then watered in.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
On the bottom is a small storage shelf that’s perfect for a watering can, pots or gardening tools.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Keep scrolling for more of our favorite outdoor finds from TJ Maxx, including outdoor pillows, planters, and stylish watering cans—all under $100.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
These products are usually applied by hand or with a watering can in between compost layers, and then watered in.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
On the bottom is a small storage shelf that’s perfect for a watering can, pots or gardening tools.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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“Watering can.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watering%20can. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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