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.
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Relief teams have pre-positioned shelter kits, hygiene supplies, tarps, and water in schools, churches, and community centers.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Its strong marketing integrations and novel AI tools for data hygiene and content writing make HubSpot an attractive choice.
—Ethan Stone, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Groceries, diapers and personal hygiene products were available to federal workers and their families at the pantry, according to the nonprofit.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Additionally, LS&Co will expand water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects, including its participation in WaterAid’s Women + Water Collaborative in India, which aims to reach 150,000 people with access to clean water in its first two years.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Its strong marketing integrations and novel AI tools for data hygiene and content writing make HubSpot an attractive choice.
—Ethan Stone, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Groceries, diapers and personal hygiene products were available to federal workers and their families at the pantry, according to the nonprofit.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Additionally, LS&Co will expand water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects, including its participation in WaterAid’s Women + Water Collaborative in India, which aims to reach 150,000 people with access to clean water in its first two years.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygiene. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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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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