English Words Starting With S

• sanies

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈseɪniːz/A foul-smelling, serous, or greenish fluid, often containing pus, discharged from a wound, ulcer, or diseased tissue.
• sanitarian

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˌsanɪˈtɛːrɪən/A professional or expert in public health and sanitation.
• sanitarium

  nounC1/C2 (Low Frequency)
  /ˌsæn.ɪˈteə.ri.əm/An establishment for the treatment and recovery of people with chronic illnesses, especially mental illnesses or tuberculosis.
• sanitary belt

  nounHistorical
  /ˈsæn.ɪ.tər.i belt/A belt worn around the waist to hold a sanitary napkin in place, used historically before adhesive pads were invented.
• sanitary cordon

  nounLow
  /ˈsænɪt(ə)ri ˈkɔːd(ə)n/A barrier, often a line of troops or officials, established around an area to prevent the spread of disease by restricting movement in and out.
• sanitary engineering

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌsæn.ɪ.tər.i ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/The branch of engineering concerned with public health, specifically the design and construction of systems for safe water supply, sewage disposal, and waste management.
• sanitary inspector

  nounC1
  /ˈsæn.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈspek.tər/A public official responsible for checking and enforcing standards of hygiene and sanitation in buildings, food establishments, and public spaces.
• sanitary landfill

  nounC1
  /ˈsæn.ɪ.tri ˈlænd.fɪl/A site for the disposal of waste material, engineered with protective measures (like clay or plastic lining) to prevent contamination of the surrounding environment.
• sanitary napkin

  nounB2
  /ˈsænɪtəri ˈtævl/An absorbent pad worn by women to absorb menstrual flow.
• sanitary protection

  nounB2
  /ˈsæn.ɪ.tər.i prəˈtek.ʃən/Products designed to manage menstrual flow.
• sanitary towel

  nounMedium Frequency
  /ˈsæn.ɪ.tər.i ˌtaʊ.əl/A disposable absorbent pad used to absorb menstrual flow.
• sanitary ware

  nounC1
  /ˈsæn.ɪ.tri weə/The collective term for ceramic or metal fixtures used for sanitary purposes, primarily in bathrooms and toilets, such as toilets, sinks, bidets, and urinals.
• sanitate

  verb-transitiveVery Low (Technical/Historical)
  /ˈsanɪteɪt/To make sanitary; to clean and disinfect.
• sanitation

  nounB2
  /ˌsanɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/The systems and practices for maintaining public health, especially by removing and safely disposing of waste and ensuring clean water.
• sanitation worker

  nounMedium
  /ˌsæn.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən ˌwɜː.kər/A person employed to collect and dispose of household waste and garbage.
• sanitationman

  nounlow
  /ˌsæn.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən.mæn/A person employed to collect and dispose of household waste and recyclables from residential areas.
• sanitize

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪz/To clean something thoroughly, making it free from dirt, bacteria, or other harmful substances.
• sanitizer

  nounHigh
  /ˈsæn.ɪ.taɪ.zə(r)/A substance or product designed to destroy germs and make something hygienically clean, especially on skin or surfaces.
• sanity

  nounC1
  /ˈsæn.ə.ti/The state of having a healthy, sound mind; mental health and rationality.
• sanjak

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsandʒak/An administrative division of the Ottoman Empire, roughly equivalent to a district.

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