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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Immediate family rules about sanitary conditions around food may be marginally less strict by mutual consent, but consent is still key.
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Hatcher left that post at the beginning of the year to shift to the sanitary district.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition to clothing, food, medical and sanitary supplies, the Progress also has aboard a new Orlan-MKS spacesuit to be used on Russian spacewalks.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2025
According to Busch, keeping dryer vents clean, isn’t just a matter of being sanitary, but allows dryers to work efficiently and, more importantly, lowers the risk of fire.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Hatcher left that post at the beginning of the year to shift to the sanitary district.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
In addition to clothing, food, medical and sanitary supplies, the Progress also has aboard a new Orlan-MKS spacesuit to be used on Russian spacewalks.
—Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 1 Mar. 2025
According to Busch, keeping dryer vents clean, isn’t just a matter of being sanitary, but allows dryers to work efficiently and, more importantly, lowers the risk of fire.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Sanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitary. Accessed 24 Mar. 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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