sanitary
adjective
san·i·tary
ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē 
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
Examples of sanitary in a Sentence
the nurse made sure that everything in the room was sanitary so that the baby wouldn't get sick
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Women’s sanitary products had become difficult to find, along with medicines like antibiotics and even aspirin.
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Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 2 June 2024
In addition to mandating better access to perinatal medical care behind bars and banning the use of Tasers and chemical weapons on pregnant inmates, the legislation required jails and prisons to provide free tampons and sanitary pads.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
There are 14 wash settings, including normal, baby wear, speed wash, sportswear, and a sanitary cycle that uses scalding hot (158F) water to kill bacteria and deep clean your clothes.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024
Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain As a result, in 1858, in recognition of her use of the statistical method in army sanitary reform, Nightingale was inducted into the Royal Statistical Society as the organization’s first female fellow.
—Melissa Pritchard, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2024
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Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 2 June 2024
In addition to mandating better access to perinatal medical care behind bars and banning the use of Tasers and chemical weapons on pregnant inmates, the legislation required jails and prisons to provide free tampons and sanitary pads.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024
There are 14 wash settings, including normal, baby wear, speed wash, sportswear, and a sanitary cycle that uses scalding hot (158F) water to kill bacteria and deep clean your clothes.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024
Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain As a result, in 1858, in recognition of her use of the statistical method in army sanitary reform, Nightingale was inducted into the Royal Statistical Society as the organization’s first female fellow.
—Melissa Pritchard, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2024
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sanitary
adjective
san·i·tary
ˈsan-ə-ˌter-ē
1
: of or relating to health : hygienic
sanitary laws
2
: free from filth, infection, or dangers to health
Medical Definition
sanitary
adjective
san·i·tary
ˈsan-ə-ˌter-ē
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
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