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sanitary

/ˈsænɪˌtɛɹi/adjective4 syllables

Sanitary means: free from filth and pathogens.

Synonyms for sanitary3

adjective, as in free from filth and pathogens

healthful, hygienic, hygienical

Opposites of sanitary

unsanitary

What does sanitary mean?1

adjective

1

free from filth and pathogens“sanitary conditions for preparing food”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Sanitary in a sentence

  • Sanitary napkin, tampon, feminine protection -- all those terms mean the same thing.Lebensfreude
  • Sanitary conditions in the refugee camps were terrible.CM
  • Do you prefer using sanitary napkins or tampons?Fingerhut
  • How many sanitary towels do you need every day?corvard
  • All our sanitary facilities are heated by solar energy.Espi
  • Menstrual cups are an alternative to tampons and sanitary pads.Vanilla
  • Previously, city brothels were under sanitary control.AlanF_US
  • I need to restock on sanitary napkins.Luornu

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