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

Carne plays the game the way nature intended — no irrigation to soften fairways or greens, just pure, firm links golf at its finest. —Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025

Using drip irrigation or soaker hoses is ideal because the water is applied slowly and the foliage remains dry, helping to prevent foliar disease. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025

The landscaping was designed with lower water use in mind, and the irrigation system is linked to a weather station to adapt automatically based on the conditions; grey water recycling systems are also in place. —Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2025

Tomatoes grow best with about an inch of water a week from rainfall or irrigation. —Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 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