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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The good news was that better sanitation and hygiene, the advent of antibiotics and universal childhood vaccination programs meant people were living longer than ever before.
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Scott Braunstein, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Wherry said these drones will document the region’s homeless population and clothing, food, water and hygiene products to homeless residents with outreach efforts.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Many doctors and dental associations, however, argue that fluoride in water is still a crucial, low-risk/high-reward public health tool, especially for disadvantaged children and adults who may not be able to practice regular dental hygiene.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 June 2025
With proper oral hygiene care and treatment, gingivitis is completely reversible.1
Periodontitis: This is advanced gum disease, where the infection gets deeper and more widespread.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
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Scott Braunstein, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Wherry said these drones will document the region’s homeless population and clothing, food, water and hygiene products to homeless residents with outreach efforts.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2025
Many doctors and dental associations, however, argue that fluoride in water is still a crucial, low-risk/high-reward public health tool, especially for disadvantaged children and adults who may not be able to practice regular dental hygiene.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 June 2025
With proper oral hygiene care and treatment, gingivitis is completely reversible.1
Periodontitis: This is advanced gum disease, where the infection gets deeper and more widespread.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hygiene
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygiene. Accessed 18 Jun. 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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