irrigation
noun
ir·ri·ga·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən 
1
: the watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth
2
: the therapeutic flushing of a body part with a stream of liquid
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The fungus overwinters on infected canes and fallen leaves, with spores splashing upward during rain or irrigation.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Farmers are moving away from traditional flood irrigation and toward sprinkler systems that deliver water more precisely.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Use an irrigation setup that slowly puts water directly into the soil, experts agree.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Xeriscapes eliminate the need for irrigation because self-sustaining plants can be added.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Farmers are moving away from traditional flood irrigation and toward sprinkler systems that deliver water more precisely.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Use an irrigation setup that slowly puts water directly into the soil, experts agree.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Xeriscapes eliminate the need for irrigation because self-sustaining plants can be added.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irrigation
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“Irrigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/irrigation. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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irrigation
noun
ir·ri·ga·tion
ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən
: an act or process of irrigating
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