hygiene
noun
hy·giene
| \ ˈhī-ˌjēn also hī-ˈjēn
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Definition of hygiene
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.
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Other Words from hygiene
hygienist
\ hī-ˈjē-nist
, ˈhī-ˌjē- , hī-ˈje-
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noun
, ˈhī-ˌjē- , hī-ˈje-
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noun
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.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Like many other women, Patrick knew firsthand the difficulties of maintaining feminine hygiene through pH imbalances, birth control side effects, irregular menstruation and bloating. — Talis Shelbourne, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "We asked four black businesswomen how they got their start. Here's what they said.," 9 Aug. 2019 The group of three volunteers arrived with gifts for the children, from clothes and toys to toilet paper and other hygiene products. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "A small bus is helping educate three immigrant shelters in Tijuana," 4 Aug. 2019 DataSpii makes clear that up to now, browser extensions haven't been a big enough part of the security threat modeling process that individuals and organizations must perform to develop and maintain an effective security hygiene. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, "My browser, the spy: How extensions slurped up browsing histories from 4M users," 18 July 2019 Adults have been given wet wipes to maintain personal hygiene. — NBC News, "Meet the Press - July 7, 2019," 7 July 2019 On the $1/day that detainees at Adelanto Detention Facility can earn for working menial jobs, the decision comes down to maintaining hygiene versus managing hunger. — Stephie Grob Plante, Vox, "Some people held in border detention centers are being forced to bathe themselves with shampoo. The issue is far bigger than personal hygiene.," 3 July 2019 Maintaining hygiene, seeing a doctor regularly and exercising can help ward off the disease, the organization says. — Shelby Fleig, USA TODAY, "5 things to know about COPD, the lung disease ailing Barbara Bush," 16 Apr. 2018 The store is collecting toiletries, clothes, non-perishable food items, elderly care and hygiene products, toys, pet supplies and towels. — Kaylee Remington, cleveland.com, "Thousands of items donated to local furniture store after Parma Heights apartment fire displaces dozens, kills one," 30 July 2019 In the centers themselves, Blumenthal said people were stuffed in cages without room to lie down, used Mylar blankets for warmth and had inadequate access to showers and hygiene products. — Lydia Gerike, courant.com, "'I am haunted’: Sen. Richard Blumenthal calls for solutions after return from Texas border facilities," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hygiene.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hygiene
hygiene
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hygiene
: the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
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hygiene
noun
hy·giene
| \ ˈhī-ˌjēn
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Kids Definition of hygiene
1
: a science that deals with the bringing about and keeping up of good health
2
: conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) necessary for health
He has good personal hygiene.
hygiene
noun
hy·giene
| \ ˈhī-ˌjēn also hī-ˈ\
Medical Definition of hygiene
1
: a science of the establishment and maintenance of health — see industrial hygiene, mental hygiene
2
: conditions or practices (as of cleanliness) conducive to health
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