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
Words nearby watering can
waterhead,
waterhouse,
waterhouse-friderichsen syndrome,
wateriness,
watering,
watering can,
watering hole,
watering place,
watering pot,
waterish,
waterjet
British Dictionary definitions for watering pot (1 of 2)
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