watering can

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

At the shell—even before it—they flew apart like ants from a watering-can.

From Capetown to Ladysmith |G. W. Steevens
He was partly hidden by a derelict bicycle and a watering-can.

The Literary Sense |E. Nesbit
Before them a man was standing, a watering-can in one hand, a small trowel in the other.

Phases of an Inferior Planet |Ellen Glasgow
The man dropped his watering-can, and approached, hat in hand.

Just Patty |Jean Webster

The girl gave a cry, and the watering-can fell from her hands.

The Yellow Rose |Mr Jkai

watering can

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