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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Instead, hiring an appropriate wet nurse with both cleanliness of hygiene and character was the norm.
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Alexandra Bregman, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Get help: Practice good sleep hygiene, and if problems continue, consult a healthcare provider.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
But here’s the facts: personal hygiene is personal, but one’s personal hygiene practices impact those around them.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
The restaurant was closed for multiple violations, including failing to maintain proper food holding temperatures, poor employee hygiene and improper storage of food products, city officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
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Alexandra Bregman, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Get help: Practice good sleep hygiene, and if problems continue, consult a healthcare provider.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
But here’s the facts: personal hygiene is personal, but one’s personal hygiene practices impact those around them.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
The restaurant was closed for multiple violations, including failing to maintain proper food holding temperatures, poor employee hygiene and improper storage of food products, city officials said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygiene. Accessed 11 Jul. 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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