sanitation

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
10
Words With Friends
12
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/

Definition of sanitation

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
    “To lovers of Victoriana it will not be necessary to enlarge on the original beauty of many [old stations], but to the modern traveller romantic nostalgia will not compensate for bleak, draughty waiting rooms, ancient sanitation, uncomfortable grimy seats and gas lighting; he is likely to prefer the comforts of a modern car on a winter's morning.”
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
    “To lovers of Victoriana it will not be necessary to enlarge on the original beauty of many [old stations], but to the modern traveller romantic nostalgia will not compensate for bleak, draughty waiting rooms, ancient sanitation, uncomfortable grimy seats and gas lighting; he is likely to prefer the comforts of a modern car on a winter's morning.”
  2. (countable, uncountable)The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.

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Etymology

From sanitary + -ation.

Anagrams of sanitation

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