cleanliness
noun
clean·li·ness
ˈklen-lē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being clean : the practice of keeping oneself or one's surroundings clean
Though a stale remark, it can hardly be said too often, that personal cleanliness is one of the necessary agents to health …—
Walt Whitman
Walt WhitmanThe Romans spent hours at their elaborate bathhouse complexes, but not everyone equated cleanliness with virtue …—Sara Ivry
Sara IvryThis cleanliness is necessary to ensure that no dust or particles end up on the silicon surface during the processing of the chip.—Robert J. Cone
Robert J. ConeExamples of cleanliness in a Sentence
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Feather dusters, baby wipes, and UV wands don’t truly clean and often just move dirt around or give a false sense of cleanliness.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
With various scents available, this sanitizer ensures cleanliness without the sticky residue.
—Jené Luciani Sena
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The parent serves as facilities manager, overseeing household maintenance and cleanliness standards, while simultaneously acting as head of food services, planning and executing meals that meet diverse dietary needs and preferences.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Reynolds thinks many people are overly concerned about cleanliness in public areas, then completely let their guard down in the home.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
With various scents available, this sanitizer ensures cleanliness without the sticky residue.
—Jené Luciani Sena
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
The parent serves as facilities manager, overseeing household maintenance and cleanliness standards, while simultaneously acting as head of food services, planning and executing meals that meet diverse dietary needs and preferences.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Reynolds thinks many people are overly concerned about cleanliness in public areas, then completely let their guard down in the home.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cleanliness
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“Cleanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanliness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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