1. the artificial application of water to land or soil for growing crops
Usage: plural of irrigation
2. the washing out of a body cavity or wound with a stream of water or other fluid
Usage: medical; plural of irrigation

Examples

• The farmer installed multiple irrigations across his fields.
• Modern irrigations have increased crop yields significantly.
• The desert region depends on artificial irrigations for agriculture.
• The nurse performed wound irrigations every few hours.
• Nasal irrigations can help relieve sinus congestion.
• The hospital uses sterile solutions for all irrigations.