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
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They can be rewarded with soap and sanitary pads, cigarettes, drugs and money.
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Wash them daily with hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher to prevent bacteria and germs and keep them sanitary for your precious pet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Stock up on functional tech gadgets for the office, sanitary products that can be used for both babies and adults, or, perhaps, something for your furry friends, too.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
What products were recalled Symptoms of salmonella infection Salmonella is a bacteria that can enter the food production chain when the process isn't sanitary and when workers handling food do not wash their hands, the FDA says.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Wash them daily with hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher to prevent bacteria and germs and keep them sanitary for your precious pet.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025
Stock up on functional tech gadgets for the office, sanitary products that can be used for both babies and adults, or, perhaps, something for your furry friends, too.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
What products were recalled Symptoms of salmonella infection Salmonella is a bacteria that can enter the food production chain when the process isn't sanitary and when workers handling food do not wash their hands, the FDA says.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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