irrigation

noun

ir·​ri·​ga·​tion ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən 

1

: the watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth

2

: the therapeutic flushing of a body part with a stream of liquid

Examples of irrigation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Curaleaf, which already operates a greenhouse, wants to build a hoop house with 42,900 square feet of plant canopy space, an irrigation system and storage space. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025

Farmers can test strategies for irrigation, fertilization, and pest control in a risk-free virtual environment before implementing them in the field. —Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025

The reservoir is an irrigation lifeline for farmers, fuels a hydropower station and serves as a popular recreation spot. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025

So, most people don't see the water running since the irrigation system is automated. —Yvette Fernandez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for irrigation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

irrigation

noun

ir·​ri·​ga·​tion ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən 

: an act or process of irrigating