1
: a science of the establishment and maintenance of health
2
: conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) conducive to health
has poor personal hygiene
Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good oral hygiene.
see also feminine hygiene
Examples of hygiene in a Sentence
Poor sanitation and hygiene caused many of the soldiers to get sick.
He has very poor personal hygiene.
Brushing your teeth regularly is an important part of good dental hygiene.
Recent Examples on the Web
In general, according to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, the best things to do are plan ahead for trips to the beach and monitor advisories, look out for swim spots that have good water circulation, and practice basic hygiene, including washing with clean water and soap after swimming.
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Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
The World Health Organization recommends, in emergencies, a minimum of 7.5 liters to 15 liters of water per person per day for survival and hygiene.
—Kareem Khadder, CNN, 2 July 2024
Consider their hygiene and daily habits and inform them of the risks and benefits of fake nails.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 2 July 2024
Inspectors look at: Improper or poor personal hygiene.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
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Chad De Guzman, TIME, 2 July 2024
The World Health Organization recommends, in emergencies, a minimum of 7.5 liters to 15 liters of water per person per day for survival and hygiene.
—Kareem Khadder, CNN, 2 July 2024
Consider their hygiene and daily habits and inform them of the risks and benefits of fake nails.
—Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 2 July 2024
Inspectors look at: Improper or poor personal hygiene.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygiene. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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hygiene
noun
hy·giene
ˈhī-ˌjēn 
1
: a science that deals with the bringing about and keeping up of good health in individuals and groups
2
: conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) that are aids to good health
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