sanitary meaning

Definition of sanitary

1. free from filth and pathogens
   • sanitary conditions for preparing food
   • a sanitary washroom

   Synonyms: healthful

   Opposite: unsanitary

   Similar: hygienic

   Related forms: sanitariness

sanitary in a sentence

• Sanitary conditions in the refugee camps were terrible.
• Previously, city brothels were under sanitary control.
• The sanitary measures taken were completely ineffective.
• Menstrual cups are an alternative to tampons and sanitary pads.
• Where is the sanitary section?

How to pronounce sanitary

sanitary is pronounced /ˈsænɪtɛri/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.