Definition of "sanitary" [san•i•ta•ry]

• Of or relating to health or the protection of health. (adjective)
• Free from elements, such as filth or pathogens, that endanger health; hygienic: sanitary conditions for the preparation of food. (adjective)

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• "Just so you know, "sanitary" is code for "no men have touched these and we really don't want men to touch our products, ever.""
• "People bring up the issue of "how sanitary is that?""
• "So UNDP is engaged in sanitary provisions, is engaged in building classrooms, dormitories."