sanitary
adjective
san·i·tary
ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē 
1
: of or relating to health
sanitary measures
2
: of, relating to, or used in the disposal especially of domestic waterborne waste
a sanitary sewer system
3
: characterized by or readily kept in cleanliness
sanitary packages
Examples of sanitary in a Sentence
the nurse made sure that everything in the room was sanitary so that the baby wouldn't get sick
Recent Examples on the Web
They’re always made of stainless steel for sanitary purposes and are available in drop-in or undermount styles.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2024
The bill, which would apply to some hotels now being used as migrant and homeless shelters, also aims to protect workers by instituting sanitary protocols and standards.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
But the protesters said that the taxes would make life much harder, raising the cost of such things as cooking oil, sanitary pads and diapers, as well as fuel taxes that would make transportation and production more expensive.
—Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 26 June 2024
Every product in this kit, from the perineal foam to the sanitary pads and disposable underwear, is high-quality and just a notch better than most other products.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 June 2024
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2024
The bill, which would apply to some hotels now being used as migrant and homeless shelters, also aims to protect workers by instituting sanitary protocols and standards.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
But the protesters said that the taxes would make life much harder, raising the cost of such things as cooking oil, sanitary pads and diapers, as well as fuel taxes that would make transportation and production more expensive.
—Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 26 June 2024
Every product in this kit, from the perineal foam to the sanitary pads and disposable underwear, is high-quality and just a notch better than most other products.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for sanitary
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sanitary
adjective
san·i·tary
ˈsan-ə-ˌter-ē
1
: of or relating to health : hygienic
sanitary laws
2
: free from filth, infection, or dangers to health
Medical Definition
sanitary
adjective
san·i·tary
ˈsan-ə-ˌter-ē
1
: of or relating to health
sanitary measures
2
: of, relating to, or used in the disposal especially of domestic waterborne waste
sanitary sewage
3
: characterized by or readily kept in cleanliness
sanitary food handling
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