watering can


noun

a container for water, typically of metal or plastic and having a spout with a perforated nozzle, for watering or sprinkling plants, flowers, etc.
Also called watering pot, sprinkling can.

Origin of watering can

First recorded in 1685–95

British Dictionary definitions for watering pot (1 of 2)

watering pot

noun

another name (US) for watering can

British Dictionary definitions for watering pot (2 of 2)

watering can

noun

a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle used to sprinkle water over plants