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

Lumberyards, flour mills, livestock auctions, and other industries popped up, while irrigation canals were built quickly to support the region’s expanding agricultural community. —Northwest River Partners, Idaho Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026

Gardeners can also install Nelliet™ Holly in fall but must provide adequate irrigation through the winter months. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026

City staff also evaluated other ways to reduce costs, including outsourcing landscaping services, reducing irrigation use or changing water sources, and limiting grass coverage throughout the cemetery. —Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026

There also will be dugout repairs, irrigation adjustments and new plantings along the backside of the new home run fence. —Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 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