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

If that goes into effect, customers will be able to hardwater trees and plants but will no longer be allowed to use spray irrigation starting on October 1. — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Kidd has been doing some work at Nanea on the Big Island, including redoing the irrigation and a bunker renovation effort, and is excited about the chance to team with the Areté Collective to reimagine one of Hawaii’s older courses. — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The hotel’s environmental commitment includes conserving resources through their rainwater collection irrigation system as well as water flow restrictors installed in all showers, toilets, and sinks. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas said in South Florida’s climate, the real turf fields require irrigation, fertilizer and pesticides. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 Aug. 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