First Known Use: 1838
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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
Related to SANITARY
- Antonyms
- germy, insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary, unsterile
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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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