Sanitary Definition & Meaning

sanitary
adjective
  1. free from filth and pathogens; "sanitary conditions for preparing food"; "a sanitary washroom"

"Sanitary" in song lyrics

See how sanitary is used in real songs:

  • "I'm oh-Blige-d to J. any ghetto queen that's sanitary"
    Artifacts — Where Yo Skillz At?
  • "Assets, plus my style was not sanitary"
    Saukrates — Kalifornia
  • "the greater peoria sanitary"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "sanitary"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "sanitary" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for sanitary to find words that pair well.

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