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

When natural rainfall doesn’t provide an inch of moisture, supplement with hand watering or drip irrigation. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026

It is still used for washing, irrigation, and agriculture in many nearby villages. —Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026

Drip irrigation and hand-watering trees, shrubs, perennials and vegetable gardens is allowed any time. —Olivia Young, CBS News, 9 May 2026

Residents and business owners with wells and irrigation ponds should contact their municipality to request a free well water irrigation sign to display on their property, officials said. —Joe Marusak may 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 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