Synonyms of hygiene

hygiene

noun

as in health

the things that you do to keep yourself and your surroundings clean in order to maintain good health

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/oral hygiene.

Related Words

• health
• fitness
• cleanliness
• welfare
• wellness
• wholesomeness
• soundness
• healthiness
• robustness
• strength
• heartiness
• stamina
• wholeness
• activeness
• toughness
• shape
• ruggedness
• vigor
• hardiness
• fettle
• vitality
• verdure
• agility
• lustiness
• sap
• well-being
• vigorousness
• robustiousness
• liveliness
• flush
• flushness
• weal
• bloom
• spryness

Dissimilar Words

• uncleanliness
• uncleanness
• disease
• weakness
• condition
• debility
• lameness
• infirmity
• dirtiness
• feebleness
• disorder
• decrepitude
• trouble
• ailment
• malady
• illness
• sickness
• sickliness
• unsoundness
• frailness
• unhealthiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hygiene

These icons—including symbols associated with hygiene, nature, science, sustainability, food, and culture—are arranged to form a large letter U, echoing the original corporate logo while also reflecting the company’s commitment to diversity. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

Outbreaks of cyclosporiasis occur when a person with the cyclospora parasite and poor hand hygiene handles food. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Guillen said other priority violations include improper food handling practices, improper personal hygiene and inadequate storage temperatures, all of which result in a restaurant closing down. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Daily necessities like eating, bathing, and brushing our teeth are crucial to good hygiene and wellness. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 16 July 2026