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

In dry climates, irrigation can dominate household water use. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

In drier climates, cutting back on outdoor irrigation makes a noticeable difference too. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Agricultural operations use wireless networks to support precision irrigation, monitor crop and livestock health, automate equipment and track products throughout the food supply chain. — Julie Song, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Today, the meadow is planted with native wildflowers designed to withstand flooding and survive without irrigation. — Hannah Kliger, CBS News, 15 Sep. 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