Definition

A tool or device that provides water for animals or plants to drink.

Example

The farmer installed a new waterer in the field to ensure the animals had enough to drink.

Conversation

Have you seen the new waterer I bought for the garden?

No, I haven't! How does it work?

It automatically fills up, so I don’t have to worry about watering every day.

That sounds perfect! I need one of those for my plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Waterer → It is formed from "water" (from Old English *wæter*, meaning liquid that falls as rain or is found in rivers and lakes) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "waterer" refers to a person who waters plants or provides water.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who provides 'water' — that's what a 'waterer' does, and the '-er' just means a person.

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