sanitary
clean and safe for health
clean and not likely to spread germs
sanitary [conditions/measures/facilities/product]
- 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.
- The bathroom is clean and sanitary.
- Wash your hands to keep them sanitary.
relating to sanitation and public health
about keeping places clean and healthy for everyone
sanitary [inspection/regulations/authority]
- The city updated its sanitary regulations for food trucks.
- A sanitary inspector visited the factory after complaints.
- The hotel must meet strict sanitary requirements.
- The company follows sanitary rules.
- An officer checked the sanitary conditions.
relating to sewage and waste disposal
about sewage and waste systems
sanitary [sewer/landfill/system]
- 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.
- Our street is connected to a sanitary sewer.
- Base: sanitary
sanitary facilities
1toilets and washing facilities
toilets and places to wash
- The campsite has basic sanitary facilities near the entrance.
- The contract requires adequate sanitary facilities for workers.
sanitary landfill
1engineered waste disposal site
a controlled place where trash is buried
- 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
1menstrual pad
A pad used during a period.
- The restroom vending machine sells sanitary napkins and tampons.
- The shelter asked donors to bring sanitary napkins and other essentials.
sanitary napkin
1menstrual pad
a pad used during a period
- She bought sanitary napkins at the pharmacy.
- The clinic provides free sanitary napkins to students.
sanitary pad
1absorbent menstrual product
An absorbent product worn in underwear during a period.
- She asked where the sanitary pads were in the store.
- Carry an extra sanitary pad just in case.
sanitary pad
1menstrual pad
a pad used during a period
- Do you have a spare sanitary pad?
- The package contains ten sanitary pads.
sanitary sewer
1Sewer for household and industrial waste water
A sewer that carries dirty water and waste from homes and buildings, but not rainwater.
- 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
1sewage pipe system
a pipe system that carries dirty water to treatment
- The basement flooded when the sanitary sewer backed up.
- New houses must connect to the sanitary sewer line.
sanitary standards
1rules for hygiene
rules for keeping things clean and safe
- The factory must meet strict sanitary standards.
- Inspectors found that the kitchen failed to maintain sanitary standards.
sanitary towel
1menstrual pad (BrE)
a pad used during a period (British English)
- She picked up sanitary towels at the supermarket.
- Some workplaces keep sanitary towels in the restroom.
sanitary ware
1bathroom fixtures
toilets, sinks, and similar bathroom items
- They chose modern sanitary ware for the renovated bathroom.
- The store specializes in tiles and sanitary ware.