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

Persistent heat this summer may have created some crop stress and higher irrigation needs for farmers. — Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026

Just like your in-ground plantings, containers can be put on an irrigation system. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

Other residents use separate pressure-irrigation systems supplied with Boise River water delivered through canals and laterals. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026

His portfolio of work includes technologies for irrigation, desalination, clean energy systems, and global health, many of which have been commercialized through startup companies or licenses. — Amos Winter, Fortune, 21 Aug. 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