Sanitary

Pronunciation: /ˈsænəˌteri/

Definitions of sanitary

adjective relating to or conducive to health or cleanliness

Example Sentences

A1 The public restroom was very sanitary and clean.

A2 It is important to maintain sanitary conditions in food preparation areas.

B1 Regular hand washing is essential for maintaining good sanitary practices.

B2 The hospital has strict sanitary protocols in place to prevent infections.

C1 The company invested in state-of-the-art sanitary equipment for their manufacturing process.

C2 The restaurant was praised for its impeccable sanitary standards during the health inspection.

Examples of sanitary in a Sentence

formal It is important to maintain sanitary conditions in food processing facilities to prevent contamination.

informal Make sure you keep the kitchen clean and sanitary to avoid getting sick.

slang Gotta keep things sanitary in the bathroom or it gets nasty real quick.

figurative Her mind was like a sanitary room, organized and free of clutter.

Grammatical Forms of sanitary

• past tense: sanitized
• plural: sanitaries
• comparative: more sanitary
• superlative: most sanitary
• present tense: sanitize
• future tense: will sanitize
• perfect tense: have sanitized
• continuous tense: is sanitizing
• singular: sanitary
• positive degree: sanitary
• infinitive: to sanitize
• gerund: sanitizing
• participle: sanitizing

Origin and Evolution of sanitary

First Known Use: 1838 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sanitary' originated from the Latin word 'sanitarius' which means pertaining to health or cleanliness.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe practices or conditions promoting cleanliness and health, the word 'sanitary' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to hygiene, public health, and cleanliness in various contexts.