sanitary
gb/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi/ us/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi/
B2
Engels
Betekenissen
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adjective
B2
property
1
clean and safe for health
clean and not likely to spread germs
Gebruikspatroon:
sanitary [conditions/measures/facilities/product]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t use sanitary to mean only “medical”; it mainly means “clean/hygienic.”
Synoniemen
hygienic (Most direct synonym; emphasizes cleanliness and health.)
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clean (More general; not always focused on health and germs.)
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sterile (Stronger; means completely free of microorganisms.)
Antoniemen
unsanitary (Not clean or hygienic; likely to spread disease.)
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dirty (General opposite; may not imply a health risk.)
Woordcombinaties
sanitary conditions
|sanitary measures
|sanitary practices
|sanitary facilities
|sanitary standards
|sanitary precautions
|sanitary handling
|sanitary environment
|sanitary wipes
|sanitary products
Thema's
health
|hygiene
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- The restaurant was closed because the kitchen wasn’t sanitary.
- Make sure the needles are stored in a sanitary container.
- They introduced sanitary procedures to reduce infections.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The bathroom is clean and sanitary.
- Wash your hands to keep them sanitary.
adjective
formal
B2
relation
2
relating to sanitation and public health
about keeping places clean and healthy for everyone
Gebruikspatroon:
sanitary [inspection/regulations/authority]
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this sense, sanitary often describes rules or officials (e.g., sanitary regulations), not the level of cleanliness itself.
Synoniemen
public-health (Emphasizes population health policy and protection.)
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hygiene (Often used in phrases like 'hygiene rules'; slightly broader and less official-sounding.)
Antoniemen
unsanitary (Opposite in effect (harmful to health), though not a perfect opposite for 'relating to'.)
Woordcombinaties
sanitary inspection
|sanitary regulations
|sanitary code
|sanitary authority
|sanitary inspector
|sanitary requirements
|sanitary control
|sanitary services
Thema's
health
|government
|public_services
Voorbeelden
- The city updated its sanitary regulations for food trucks.
- A sanitary inspector visited the factory after complaints.
- The hotel must meet strict sanitary requirements.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The company follows sanitary rules.
- An officer checked the sanitary conditions.
adjective
technical
C1
relation
3
relating to sewage and waste disposal
about sewage and waste systems
Gebruikspatroon:
sanitary [sewer/landfill/system]
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning is common in city services (sanitary sewer) and is different from 'clean' in everyday speech.
Synoniemen
sewage (Often used as a noun/adj in compounds; more specific to wastewater.)
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wastewater (More technical; focuses on water contaminated by use.)
Antoniemen
stormwater (Refers to rain runoff systems, not waste/sewage systems.)
Woordcombinaties
sanitary sewer
|sanitary system
|sanitary landfill
|sanitary district
|sanitary engineering
|sanitary drainage
|sanitary infrastructure
Thema's
public_services
|environment
|infrastructure
Voorbeelden
- The new building must be connected to the sanitary sewer.
- The county expanded its sanitary landfill to handle more waste.
- Engineers inspected the sanitary drainage lines for leaks.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Our street is connected to a sanitary sewer.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
sanitary
IPA
GB/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi/
US/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
san - it - ary (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (san)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: sanitary
Uitdrukkingen
sanitary facilities
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi fəsˈɪlɪtiz/
fixed phrase
formal
toilets and washing facilities
toilets and places to wash
Voorbeelden
- The campsite has basic sanitary facilities near the entrance.
- The contract requires adequate sanitary facilities for workers.
sanitary landfill
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi lˈændfˌɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
engineered waste disposal site
a controlled place where trash is buried
Voorbeelden
- Trash from the city is taken to a sanitary landfill outside town.
- The project includes a liner to protect groundwater at the sanitary landfill.
sanitary napkin
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi nˈæpkɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
menstrual pad
A pad used during a period.
Voorbeelden
- The restroom vending machine sells sanitary napkins and tampons.
- The shelter asked donors to bring sanitary napkins and other essentials.
sanitary napkin
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi nˈæpkɪn/
fixed phrase
menstrual pad
a pad used during a period
Voorbeelden
- She bought sanitary napkins at the pharmacy.
- The clinic provides free sanitary napkins to students.
sanitary pad
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi pˈæd/
fixed phrase
absorbent menstrual product
An absorbent product worn in underwear during a period.
Voorbeelden
- She asked where the sanitary pads were in the store.
- Carry an extra sanitary pad just in case.
sanitary pad
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi pˈæd/
fixed phrase
menstrual pad
a pad used during a period
Voorbeelden
- Do you have a spare sanitary pad?
- The package contains ten sanitary pads.
sanitary sewer
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi sˈuɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
Sewer for household and industrial waste water
A sewer that carries dirty water and waste from homes and buildings, but not rainwater.
Voorbeelden
- All houses in the neighborhood are now connected to the sanitary sewer.
- The city is upgrading its sanitary sewer to prevent leaks into the river.
sanitary sewer
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi sˈuɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
sewage pipe system
a pipe system that carries dirty water to treatment
Voorbeelden
- The basement flooded when the sanitary sewer backed up.
- New houses must connect to the sanitary sewer line.
sanitary standards
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi stˈændɚdz/
fixed phrase
formal
rules for hygiene
rules for keeping things clean and safe
Voorbeelden
- The factory must meet strict sanitary standards.
- Inspectors found that the kitchen failed to maintain sanitary standards.
sanitary towel
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi tˈaʊl/
fixed phrase
menstrual pad (BrE)
a pad used during a period (British English)
Voorbeelden
- She picked up sanitary towels at the supermarket.
- Some workplaces keep sanitary towels in the restroom.
sanitary ware
1/sˈænɪtˌɛɹi wˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
business
bathroom fixtures
toilets, sinks, and similar bathroom items
Voorbeelden
- They chose modern sanitary ware for the renovated bathroom.
- The store specializes in tiles and sanitary ware.