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sanitary

adjective san·i·tary \ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē\

: of or relating to good health or protection from dirt, infection, disease, etc.

: free from dirt, infection, disease, etc.

Full Definition of SANITARY

1
:  of or relating to health <sanitary measures>
2
:  of, relating to, or used in the disposal especially of domestic waterborne waste <a sanitary sewer system>
3
:  characterized by or readily kept in cleanliness <sanitary packages>
san·i·tar·i·ly \ˌsa-nə-ˈter-ə-lē\ adverb
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Origin of SANITARY

French sanitaire, from Latin sanitas
First Known Use: 1838

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Rhymes with SANITARY

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SANITARY Defined for Kids

sanitary

adjective san·i·tary \ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē\

Definition of SANITARY for Kids

1
:  relating to health or hygiene <poor sanitary conditions>
2
:  free from filth, infection, or other dangers to health <sanitary hands>
Medical Dictionary

sanitary

adjective san·i·tary \ˈsan-ə-ˌter-ē\

Medical Definition of SANITARY

1
:  of or relating to health <sanitary measures>
2
:  of, relating to, or used in the disposal especially of domestic waterborne waste <sanitary sewage>
3
:  characterized by or readily kept in cleanliness <sanitary food handling>
san·i·tari·ly \ˌsan-ə-ˈter-ə-lē\ adverb
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