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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Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This farming age, as well as more densely populated communities and poor sanitary conditions saw these zoonotic pathogens evolve to better transmit among their new hosts, with no need to use animals as intermediaries anymore.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
Mis Tragos Bar & Grill at 1606 New York Ave. was closed due to roach infestation and poor sanitary conditions.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
Municipalities, counties, townships and other governmental entities can apply for this money to build roads, bridges, sewage treatment systems, water supply systems, landfills and stormwater and sanitary collection systems.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
This farming age, as well as more densely populated communities and poor sanitary conditions saw these zoonotic pathogens evolve to better transmit among their new hosts, with no need to use animals as intermediaries anymore.
—New Atlas, 9 July 2025
Mis Tragos Bar & Grill at 1606 New York Ave. was closed due to roach infestation and poor sanitary conditions.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2025
Municipalities, counties, townships and other governmental entities can apply for this money to build roads, bridges, sewage treatment systems, water supply systems, landfills and stormwater and sanitary collection systems.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanitary
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“Sanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitary. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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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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