noun
wetting
WEH-tihng
Wetting (noun) means the act or process of making something wet. Example: “A light wetting of the soil is enough before you plant the seeds.”
noun
1
The act or process of making something wet.
"A light wetting of the soil is enough before you plant the seeds."
2
An episode of accidental urination, especially by a child or during sleep.
"The doctor said bed-wetting at that age is still completely normal."
How to use wetting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMaking something wet, or (informally) wetting oneself.
Common pairings
bed-wetting
a light wetting
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Word forms
- Plural
- wettings
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Rhymes for wetting
petting
setting
getting
letting
betting
netting
vetting
abetting
fretting
upsetting
resetting
forgetting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wetting” mean?
The word “wetting” means the act or process of making something wet. In plain terms, making something wet, or (informally) wetting oneself.
How do you pronounce “wetting”?
“Wetting” is pronounced WEH-tihng (/ˈwɛtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wetting” in a sentence?
Here is “wetting” used in a sentence: “A light wetting of the soil is enough before you plant the seeds.”
What part of speech is “wetting”?
“Wetting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “wetting” have?
“Wetting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or process of making something wet.
