- present participle of water.
watering
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As an establishment that has long provided first jobs for young people, the watering hole also speaks to one of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s toughest economic challenges: getting young Britons into work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The party was held at the Patriot’s Bar, a flag-filled watering hole at JPMorgan’s new skyscraper where Dimon has been hosting parties and social gatherings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
The restrictions mean, from Thursday, hosepipes should not be used for watering gardens or allotments, cleaning cars, filling paddling pools or swimming pools, or cleaning windows.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
But not all sectors are in favour of watering it down.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
He could feel his throat choking again and his eyes watering.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
He put his fruit's gigantic size down to extra care and 12 waterings a day.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2023
Herbs will not grow well in wet conditions, so allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
From Washington Times ● May 23, 2023
The parlor palm, which prefers bright, indirect light, is resilient enough to tolerate a few missed waterings.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2022
Let the potting mix dry on the surface between waterings, and check that pot drainage is good.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2022
Annie, the fir tree, that the Nolans had cherished with waterings and manurings, had long since sickened and died.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
