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

He Tingbo has explained the logic through the example of Dujiangyan, the ancient irrigation system in Sichuan that solved a water-distribution problem by redirecting flow rather than overpowering it. — Mark Greeven, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Potatoes from the state stand out because of Idaho’s ideal growing conditions, including rich, volcanic soil, climate and irrigation, according to the Big Idaho Potato website. — Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026

The couple saw the state cut their community’s share of irrigation water from the Deschutes in the name of that law. — Emily Cureton Cook, ProPublica, 26 June 2026

Consider drip irrigation systems. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

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