sanitary
1 synonym and 1 antonym for sanitary, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to health and the prevention of disease, especially through cleanliness.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use sanitary
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sanitary conditions
sanitary napkin
sanitary standards
Etymology
Borrowed in the 19th century from French sanitaire, built on Latin sanitas, "health" — related to "sanity".
Full origin of sanitary →Frequently asked questions
What does “sanitary” mean?
The word “sanitary” means relating to health and the prevention of disease, especially through cleanliness. In plain terms, clean, hygienic, and healthy — or relating to public health measures.
How do you pronounce “sanitary”?
“Sanitary” is pronounced SA-niht-ree (/ˈsænɪˌtɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “sanitary” in a sentence?
Here is “sanitary” used in a sentence: “The city upgraded its sanitary systems after the outbreak.”
What part of speech is “sanitary”?
“Sanitary” is an adjective.
Where does the word “sanitary” come from?
The word “sanitary” dates back to around 1800 and comes from Latin. Borrowed in the 19th century from French sanitaire, built on Latin sanitas, "health" — related to "sanity".
Is “sanitary” a common word?
“Sanitary” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “sanitary” have?
“Sanitary” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to health and the prevention of disease, especially through cleanliness.
