sanitation

noun

san·​i·​ta·​tion ˌsa-nə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce sanitation (audio)
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 attributively
a sanitation truck
sanitation workers

Examples of sanitation in a Sentence

Diseases can spread from poor sanitation.
Recent Examples on the Web The factory hired a new head of sanitation in January 2023, Terrence Boyce, who told ABC 8 News that the cleaning practices in Boar’s Head were outdated. Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Sep. 2024 According to 2023 projections from the city's sanitation department, even with the containerization plans in place, some neighborhoods still won’t be able to keep up with the trash. Jeongyoon Han, NPR, 24 Sep. 2024 By May 2024, 60 percent of Gaza's water and sanitation infrastructure had been destroyed or severely damaged and nearly 2 million people were displaced, setting the stage for a massive public health crisis. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 The team at Executive Cleaning Services ensures healthcare clients stay ahead, offering strategic cleaning advice and comprehensive sanitation planning. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sanitation 

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Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sanitation was in 1848

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Cite this Entry

“Sanitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

sanitation

noun
san·​i·​ta·​tion ˌsan-ə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce sanitation (audio)
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 How to pronounce sanitation (audio)
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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