sanitation

[ san-i-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the development and application of sanitary measures for the sake of cleanliness, protecting health, etc.
2. the disposal of sewage and solid waste.

sanitation

/ ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the study and use of practical measures for the preservation of public health

Word History and Origins

Origin of sanitation¹

First recorded in 1840–50; sanit(ary) + -ation

Example Sentences

“Street sweepers, sanitation crews took all of the property and much of the garbage that was out there, and as of this morning, it remains clean,” Dyer said in early November.

From Los Angeles Times

This conclusion remains significant even after accounting for factors like birth order, sanitation practices, maternal height, sibling count, education, anaemia and household socio-economic status.

From BBC

Trump has taken to riding around in a Trump-branded garbage can and cosplaying as a sanitation worker.

From Salon

It poses an immediate risk to water and sanitation, food security and public health, and can affect energy supplies, transportation networks and the economy.

From BBC

In the West Bank, it said "water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure" have been damaged by "ongoing violence".

From BBC

Related Words

• cleanliness
• hygiene