Synonyms for

Irrigation

Verb / ˌɪrʌˈgeɪʃʌn / Another word for irrigation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Irrigation refers to the process of supplying water to crops and plants to help them grow.

Synonyms & similar words

watering sprinkling drenching soaking moistening fertigation

Synonyms by register

Formal

watering cultivation amelioration irrigation works

Informal

watering the plants giving the garden a drink

Literary

life-giving flow nurturing stream

Antonyms

drought parching aridity dehydration dryness barrenness

Common collocations

  • drip irrigation
  • sprinkler irrigation
  • flood irrigation
  • irrigation system
  • irrigation canal
  • irrigation water
  • irrigation project

Word family

noun irrigation
verb irrigate
adjective irrigated
adverb irrigatedly

Usage note

Irrigation refers specifically to the artificial application of water to land or crops. It is often used in agricultural and engineering contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The fields were green and healthy thanks to irrigation.
  2. Irrigation helps farmers grow more crops and feed more people.
  3. The irrigation system was damaged during the storm.
  4. The farmer had to repair the irrigation ditch.
  5. The government invested in a new irrigation project to help the local farmers.

Quotes

  • Water is the driver of nature, and irrigation is the driver of agriculture. - Unknown
  • Irrigation of the land with seawater desalinated by fusion power is ancient. It's called rain. - Michael McClary
  • Irrigation of the land with seawater desalinated by fusion power is ancient. It's called rain. - Michael McClary

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