irrigation

noun

ir·​ri·​ga·​tion ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən 

1

: the watering of land by artificial means to foster plant growth

2

: the therapeutic flushing of a body part with a stream of liquid

Examples of irrigation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, an irrigation system that uses recycled water nurtures the lush tropical landscape. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

This will impact water supply used for hydropower energy production, irrigation and transportation of goods via waterways, according to Huss. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Gardeners can also install ‘Kaleidoscope’ Abelia in fall but must provide adequate irrigation through the winter months. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

The Yolo County Sheriff’s Office was separately seeking two Stockton residents in connection with copper wire stolen from agricultural irrigation pumps. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for irrigation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

irrigation

noun

ir·​ri·​ga·​tion ˌir-ə-ˈgā-shən 

: an act or process of irrigating