Definitions for sanitation

sanitation san·i·ta·tion

Spelling: [san-i-tey-shuh n]
IPA: /ˌsæn ɪˈteɪ ʃən/

Sanitation is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 288 anagrams from letters in sanitation (aaiinnostt).

Definitions for sanitation

noun

  1. the development and application of sanitary measures for the sake of cleanliness, protecting health, etc.
  2. the disposal of sewage and solid waste.

Origin of sanitation

First recorded in 1840-50; sanit(ary) + -ation

Examples for sanitation

The Board of Health is very active in the sanitation of Manila.

“This will affect the provision of water and sanitation services,” she said.

Drastic improvements in housing, feeding, and sanitation in the towns themselves.

Some sanitation blocks, like the “bio-centers” constructed by Umande Trust, even generate biogas from the waste.

New York now employs fewer cops, firefighters, and sanitation workers than it did in 2002.

sanitation is ever the last thing thought of by French authorities.

sanitation, not the word, but the underlying idea, was taught by precept and example.

This commonly held belief is based on statistics of longevity and sanitation.

They no longer have ancient ruins to protect or sanitation to maintain.

The outspoken rapper, however, will not be working for the Los Angeles sanitation department.

Word Value for sanitation
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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