sanitation
noun
san·i·ta·tion
ˌsa-nə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: the act or process of making sanitary
2
: the promotion of hygiene and prevention of disease by maintenance of sanitary conditions (as by removal of sewage and trash)
—often used before another noun
a sanitation truck
sanitation workers
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Diseases can spread from poor sanitation.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
Additionally, various sanitation deficiencies such as old food residue on equipment, lack of proper glove use during food preparation, and pest contamination, city officials said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The sanitation workers were practically still sweeping up the Year 2000 confetti in Times Square when Lexus revealed the all-new, third-gen LS at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2000.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
Many stores struggled with proper food storage and sanitation practices, including contamination that posed enough of a risk that the county considered legal action in two cases.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanitation
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“Sanitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitation. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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sanitation
noun
san·i·ta·tion
ˌsan-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or process of making sanitary
2
: the promotion of community hygiene and disease prevention especially by keeping up sewage systems, by collecting and disposing of trash and garbage, and by cleaning streets
Medical Definition
sanitation
noun
san·i·ta·tion
ˌsan-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or process of making sanitary
2
: the promotion of hygiene and prevention of disease by maintenance of sanitary conditions
mouth sanitation
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