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 were trapped there for a week without electricity, without sanitary bathrooms, without adequate food or water.
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Asha Bandele, Essence, 25 June 2025
The company carried out fleet-wide safety upgrades aimed at preventing engine room fires, and changed its terms and conditions, removing caveats about wholesome food, sanitary and safe living conditions, safe passage, and a sea-worthy vessel.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
How watermelon is usually prepared also puts it at a sanitary disadvantage, according to Dr. Detwiler.
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Here's what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.
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Asha Bandele, Essence, 25 June 2025
The company carried out fleet-wide safety upgrades aimed at preventing engine room fires, and changed its terms and conditions, removing caveats about wholesome food, sanitary and safe living conditions, safe passage, and a sea-worthy vessel.
—Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
How watermelon is usually prepared also puts it at a sanitary disadvantage, according to Dr. Detwiler.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 June 2025
Here's what our pros recommend for dusting your bedroom to keep it sanitary and easy to breathe in.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sanitary
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“Sanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitary. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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