B2adjectiveformalhealthurban
US/ˈsæn.ə.ter.i/
UK/ˈsæn.ɪ.tər.i/
connected with keeping places clean to protect people's health
In context
The restaurant was closed because of poor sanitary conditions in the kitchen.
Many villages still lack safe water and basic sanitary facilities.
Sanitary inspectors visit the market every month to check hygiene.
Words that go with sanitary
adjective + noun
- sanitary conditionsThe restaurant was closed because of poor sanitary conditions in the kitchen.
- sanitary facilitiesThe camp has clean sanitary facilities for everyone.
- sanitary inspectorA sanitary inspector checked the hotel kitchen.
- sanitary standardsThe factory must meet strict sanitary standards.
- sanitary productsSchools should provide free sanitary products for girls.