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

This was no accident, as the Getty made swift moves to deploy its irrigation system (with a million-gallon on-site water tank), seal off museum galleries and library archives, and to keep all nonessential personnel off its grounds. —Francesca Aton For Artnews, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025

There are already smart sprinkler heads and irrigation systems at many courses around the world; clever drainage and airflow systems in sand traps; and geo-fencing capabilities built into golf cart GPS networks. —Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Automated irrigation systems are a bit more elaborate, but even amateur gardeners can build or operate them. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025

Keep the seeded area moist through daily, light waterings for the first two weeks as seedlings emerge, then reduce the frequency of watering and practice deeper irrigation. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025

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