hygiene
noun
hy·giene ˈhī-ˌjēn 
also hī-ˈjēn
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 hygienist
hī-ˈjē-nist
noun ˈhī-ˌjē-
hī-ˈje- 
Example Sentences
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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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2022 Beginning this year, many Alabama schools will receive free feminine hygiene products to distribute to students. al, 24 Aug. 2022 In the United States, Colorado this month ended state sales tax on feminine hygiene products and diapers, following several other states that have reduced or eliminated taxes on menstrual products. Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 In June, Polis announced plans for 100 different measures, including the elimination of the sales tax on hygiene products and the reduction of vehicle registration fees and business registration fees. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 The all-volunteer organization has grown to provide period supplies in an attempt to fill another gap in basic hygiene products. Hannah Hernandez, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 The hygiene products will likely roll out in coming months. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 July 2022 Outreach teams engaged with people on the site about 700 times, distributed 218 hygiene kits and assisted in 182 transactions to connect people with MediCal, CalFresh and other services. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 Museums have reopened, although mask wearing, social distancing and hygiene measures remain in place. Breanna Wilson, Forbes, 5 May 2022 See More
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2022 Beginning this year, many Alabama schools will receive free feminine hygiene products to distribute to students. al, 24 Aug. 2022 In the United States, Colorado this month ended state sales tax on feminine hygiene products and diapers, following several other states that have reduced or eliminated taxes on menstrual products. Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 In June, Polis announced plans for 100 different measures, including the elimination of the sales tax on hygiene products and the reduction of vehicle registration fees and business registration fees. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 The all-volunteer organization has grown to provide period supplies in an attempt to fill another gap in basic hygiene products. Hannah Hernandez, Journal Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2022 The hygiene products will likely roll out in coming months. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 July 2022 Outreach teams engaged with people on the site about 700 times, distributed 218 hygiene kits and assisted in 182 transactions to connect people with MediCal, CalFresh and other services. Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2022 Museums have reopened, although mask wearing, social distancing and hygiene measures remain in place. Breanna Wilson, Forbes, 5 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French hygiène & New Latin hygieina, from Greek, neuter plural of hygieinos healthful, from hygiēs healthy; akin to Sanskrit su well and to Latin vivus living — more at quick entry 1
First Known Use
1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing hygiene
Kids Definition
hygiene
noun
hy·giene ˈhī-ˌjēn
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.
Medical Definition
hygiene
noun
hy·giene
ˈhī-ˌjēn also hī-ˈ
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
hygiene
noun
as in health
the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health 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/oral hygiene. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- health
- fitness
- cleanliness
- wellness
- welfare
- wholesomeness
- healthiness
- soundness
- robustness
- heartiness
- stamina
- strength
- activeness
- wholeness
- lustiness
- toughness
- ruggedness
- fettle
- hardiness
- vigor
- shape
- vitality
- vigorousness
- verdure
- agility
- robustiousness
- flushness
- sap
- liveliness
- weal
- flush
- well-being
- spryness
- bloom
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- uncleanliness
- uncleanness
- disease
- dirtiness
- condition
- lameness
- weakness
- debility
- feebleness
- infirmity
- disorder
- illness
- decrepitude
- ailment
- malady
- sickness
- trouble
- sickliness
- unsoundness
- frailness
- unhealthiness