Definition of hygiene
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.
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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 of hygiene from the Web
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A few shelves also have small bottles of shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste and feminine-hygiene products.
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In six regions across Ethiopia, students in 50 schools have started attending after-school clubs focused on menstrual hygiene management, as well as communication skills and leadership.
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But musicians and policy experts say that the regulations on zoning, hygiene and fire safety are at least as big of a headache for live houses, and perhaps even more of a long-term threat to the indie music scene.
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Students will be unable to charge clothing, food, cosmetics or personal hygiene items to their accounts.
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In the developing world, this sense of shame around menstruation is sometimes compounded by a lack of clean bathrooms and hygiene products.
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Forgotten Soldiers is in need of toiletries/hygiene products, baby wipes, bar soap, disposable razors, tissues, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash and toothbrushes.
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In addition to pads and tampons, advocates are scrutinizing feminine hygiene products including douches, sprays, washes and wipes.
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Michael Qian, 16, said the care packages included toiletries, such as feminine hygiene products, deodorant and razors as well as socks and gloves.
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Origin and Etymology of hygiene
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
HYGIENE Defined for English Language Learners
hygiene
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: the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health
HYGIENE Defined for Kids
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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 Dictionary
hygiene
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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
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