sanitary

san-i-tar-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to conditions that affect hygiene and health.

  2. 2.

    Hygienic and clean.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    sanitary napkin/pad — Absorbent pad for menstruation.

Related words

Antonyms: dirty, unsanitary
See also: clean, hygienic, sanitation
Synonyms: clean, hygienic, sterile

Etymology

From Latin sanitas ("health"), from sanus ("healthy").