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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Isabelle Kliger, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
The system is sanitary and BPA- and latex-free.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The projects that are planned are for the Alta Vista transmission line, Southlake Park phase 3, repainting the Dove and Bicentennial elevated tanks, the Loch Meadows lift station expansion and sanitary sewer erosion.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
The number of immigration judges and staff should be significantly increased so that asylum applications can be decided on a much quicker basis, and individuals waiting on asylum decisions should be provided safe and sanitary conditions.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Sanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitary. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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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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