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Definition of irrigator

irrigator

/ˈɪr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɚ/
ir · ri · ga · tor
Plural:irrigators
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Adjective:irrigational
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irrigator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A mechanical device, apparatus, or system used to supply water to land, crops, or gardens.

Example

"The farmer installed a new center-pivot irrigator to keep the cornfields watered during the dry summer months."

2

A person, especially a farmer or agricultural worker, who waters land or crops through artificial channels or systems.

Example

"Local irrigators met with the water board to discuss seasonal allocations from the reservoir."

3

A medical or dental instrument used to flush or wash out a wound, body cavity, or the spaces between teeth with a stream of liquid.

Example

"My dentist recommended using an oral irrigator every evening to clean thoroughly around my braces."

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• Nearby Words

irrevocably
irrigate
irrigation
irrigator
irritability
irritable
irritableness

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English verb irrigate (from Latin irrigare, meaning 'to lead water to' or 'to water') combined with the agent and instrument suffix -or.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Irrigator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/irrigator
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