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.
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s very little hygiene to protect the farmers that are milking.
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Helen Branswell, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
What is Steel Bite Pro? Steel Bite Pro is an organic dietary supplement designed for dental and oral hygiene support.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Covid was supposed to kill buffets, which have long been associated in the public imagination with dubious hygiene.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
The humble toothbrush can help with a whole lot more than just your dental hygiene.
—Kalina Newman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
To prevent potential health concerns, those considering a tattoo can work with an experienced and trained artist who follows best practices for hygiene and tattoo aftercare.
—John Swierk, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
Be sure to practice good hygiene when cleaning bird feeders and baths to protect both you and the birds from bacteria like Salmonella.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
Arizona Helping Hands, Phoenix, $10,000 To provide 300 children in the foster care system with essential items like a bed, clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies.
—Alexis Waiss, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2024
There are several useful methods to treat the condition, including fixing your sleep hygiene and engaging in cognitive behavioral therapy specifically for insomnia.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
Helen Branswell, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024
What is Steel Bite Pro? Steel Bite Pro is an organic dietary supplement designed for dental and oral hygiene support.
—Michael Carroll, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Covid was supposed to kill buffets, which have long been associated in the public imagination with dubious hygiene.
—Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
The humble toothbrush can help with a whole lot more than just your dental hygiene.
—Kalina Newman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
To prevent potential health concerns, those considering a tattoo can work with an experienced and trained artist who follows best practices for hygiene and tattoo aftercare.
—John Swierk, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2024
Be sure to practice good hygiene when cleaning bird feeders and baths to protect both you and the birds from bacteria like Salmonella.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 19 Mar. 2024
Arizona Helping Hands, Phoenix, $10,000 To provide 300 children in the foster care system with essential items like a bed, clothing, hygiene products, and school supplies.
—Alexis Waiss, The Arizona Republic, 17 Mar. 2024
There are several useful methods to treat the condition, including fixing your sleep hygiene and engaging in cognitive behavioral therapy specifically for insomnia.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygiene. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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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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