irrigation
/ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: irrigations
Meaning · English
The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.
Noun
Examples
“My father had ideas about conservation long before the United States took it up.[…]You preserve water in times of flood and freshet to be used for power or for irrigation throughout the year. …”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “irrigation” mean?
The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.
Is “irrigation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.