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
Chandrasekaran recommends working with your dental care provider to get personalized recommendations about oral hygiene products that meet your needs.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 14 June 2024
The workshop will discuss the sleep cycle and stages of sleep, the importance of sleep for emotional processing and regulation, strategies for sleep hygiene and a sleep-conducive environment, and the impact of technology, stress and more on sleep quality.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
More specifically, borrowing any personal hygiene tool (like a razor or toothbrush) can potentially expose you to bloodborne viruses that your partner may have, like hepatitis B or C, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 June 2024
The organization typically sends doctors on medical missions to the Middle East, but because those are suspended due to the war, the group is focusing on delivering aid like water, hygiene kits and nutrition for families and infants.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 14 June 2024
The workshop will discuss the sleep cycle and stages of sleep, the importance of sleep for emotional processing and regulation, strategies for sleep hygiene and a sleep-conducive environment, and the impact of technology, stress and more on sleep quality.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 June 2024
More specifically, borrowing any personal hygiene tool (like a razor or toothbrush) can potentially expose you to bloodborne viruses that your partner may have, like hepatitis B or C, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 June 2024
The organization typically sends doctors on medical missions to the Middle East, but because those are suspended due to the war, the group is focusing on delivering aid like water, hygiene kits and nutrition for families and infants.
—Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygiene. Accessed 2 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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