Apr 1, 2026 · The meaning of SANITARY is of or relating to health. How to use sanitary in a sentence.

(Definition of sanitary from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

1. Of or relating to health or the protection of health. 2. Free from elements, such as filth or pathogens, that endanger health; hygienic: sanitary conditions for the preparation of food.

Definition of sanitary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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, …

SANITARY definition: of or relating to health or the conditions affecting health, especially with reference to cleanliness, precautions against disease, etc. See examples of sanitary used in a sentence.

Sanitary means concerned with keeping things clean and healthy, especially by providing a sewage system and a clean water supply. Sanitary conditions are appalling.

sanitary laws poor sanitary conditions [=conditions that are likely to give people diseases or infection] The park had clean sanitary facilities. [= bathrooms]

When something's sanitary, it's extremely clean. It's important for hospitals to be sanitary. The adjective sanitary is useful when you need something stronger than just "clean."

(Definition of sanitary from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)