Definitions for sanitary
ˈsæn ɪˌtɛr isan·i·ta·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. sanitary, healthfuladjective

   free from filth and pathogens

   "sanitary conditions for preparing food"; "a sanitary washroom"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. sanitaryadjective

   of, or relating to health

2. sanitaryadjective

   clean and free from pathogens; hygienic

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. sanitary

   Sanitary generally refers to conditions or practices associated with cleanliness, hygiene, and public health. It pertains to measures taken to protect health by preventing the spread of dirt, waste, toxins, germs, or diseases. A sanitary environment is considered safe, clean, and free from harmful substances or potential risks to health.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Sanitaryadjective

   of or pertaining to health; designed to secure or preserve health; relating to the preservation or restoration of health; hygienic; as, sanitary regulations. See the Note under Sanatory

2. Etymology: [L. sanitas health: cf. F. sanitaire. See Sanity.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Sanitary

   san′i-tar-i, adj. pertaining to, tending, or designed to promote health.—n. Sanitā′rian, a promoter of sanitary reforms.—adv. San′itarily.—ns. San′itary-ware, coarse-glazed earthenware for sewer-pipes; Sanitā′tion, the science of sanitary conditions and of preserving health, synonymous with Hygiene—usually restricted, however, to the methods and apparatus for making and maintaining houses healthy; Sanitō′rium (incorrectly, Sanitā′rium), a health station, particularly for troops.—Sanitary science, such science as conduces to the preservation of health.

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How to pronounce sanitary?

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How to say sanitary in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sanitary in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sanitary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of sanitary in a Sentence

1. Felipe Sandoval:

   The companies are in better sanitary conditions. There has been less mortality.

2. Blairo Maggi:

   This isn't sanitary, this is commercial.

3. President Kelvin Jeremiah:

   The family had children and the family grew, i want to make clear that this is a family that wanted to be together and our mission is to provide safe sanitary housing.

4. Richard Berman:

   NYCHA's failure to provide decent, safe, and sanitary housing is simply unacceptable, and illegal.

5. Chris Fiore:

   We were trying to help a small community of people without food, water or electricity and had little contact with rescuers to receive supplies. They were very upset, but we were told by police that they couldn’t let anyone in and didn’t seem to have a good reason behind it. We had cases of water, MREs, dog food and basic sanitary items – we just wanted to bring people supplies. It was impossible for me just to sit in my house while people are in need.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sanitary
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sanitary
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sanitary
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=sanitary
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=sanitary