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 work began with a new irrigation system installed ahead of this year’s CJ Cup, setting the stage for a full slate of upgrades. —Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a United States-Mexico water agreement on Monday that secures irrigation resources for the Rio Grande Valley. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025

If possible, use drip irrigation or soaker hoses, or direct your garden hose at the soil line to keep the plant leaves dry and prevent fungal issues. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025

The design around Daguerre Point Dam calls for building a modernized water diversion to channel water for irrigation south of the Yuba River. —Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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