adj
sanitary
SA-niht-ree
adj
1
Relating to health and the prevention of disease, especially through cleanliness.
"The city upgraded its sanitary systems after the outbreak."
2
Clean and free of germs or disease-causing filth.
"The kitchen must stay sanitary at all times."
"The inspector said the restrooms weren't sanitary enough to pass."
How to Use Sanitary
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishClean, hygienic, and healthy — or relating to public health measures.
Common pairings
sanitary conditions
sanitary napkin
sanitary standards
Word Forms
more sanitary comparative, sanitaries plural, most sanitary superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed in the 19th century from French sanitaire, built on Latin sanitas, "health" — related to "sanity".