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

The plan would require enclosing an irrigation canal. —Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026

In the United States these dams were built primarily to ease navigation, mitigate flooding, support irrigation, or generate hydroelectric power. —Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026

For irrigation tune-ups, choose a contractor who is a certified member of the Florida Irrigation Society. —Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026

Cotton growers today are using more efficient irrigation systems, crop inputs and technologies while increasing the amount of cotton produced per acre. —Catherine Salfino, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 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