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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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.
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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
It’s been more than a century since the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act, which aimed to ensure the sanitary preparation of food.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 1 Mar. 2025
As part of the moves, Zuckerberg eliminated diversity initiatives in the workplace — something that Trump had criticized — and removed sanitary products from the men’s bathrooms, which had been provided for transgender and nonbinary employees who may have required them.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
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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
It’s been more than a century since the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act, which aimed to ensure the sanitary preparation of food.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 1 Mar. 2025
As part of the moves, Zuckerberg eliminated diversity initiatives in the workplace — something that Trump had criticized — and removed sanitary products from the men’s bathrooms, which had been provided for transgender and nonbinary employees who may have required them.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Sanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitary. Accessed 11 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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