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

Drip irrigation that adds moisture slowly so it is absorbed properly at the root level is a good choice to keep hydrangeas healthy. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

Opened in 2011, the viaduct crosses numerous rivers, irrigation canals, highways, and railway lines while supporting trains traveling at up to 350 km/h. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

The bacterium did not enter Cheyenne’s drinking water supply and was found in systems used for irrigation purposes only. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Minimize turf lawn areas and use water-wise tactics like drip irrigation, rain barrels, and mulching. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 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