sanitation
/ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sanitations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
Noun
Examples
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
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The policy and practice of protecting health through hygienic measures.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sanitation” mean?
The hygienic disposal or recycling of waste.
Is “sanitation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.