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
The store merchandise found in the garage included snack food, over-the-counter medication, nutritional supplements, hygiene products, pet food and electronics.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
The blueprint proposal notes that each site can be set up within 72 to 96 hours to meet ICE’s National Detention Standards, offering food, hygiene, laundry, medical care, ADA compliance and even pharmacy services.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Teeth can become stained or yellow from smoking cigarettes, poor dental hygiene, and foods or drinks, such as blueberries, coffee, and tea.1 Hydrogen peroxide can help whiten teeth.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
According to a 14-page proposal reviewed by NPR, a private charity recently registered in Switzerland called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation would establish four aid distribution sites and hand out pre-packaged food, hygiene kits and medical supplies.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 May 2025
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
The blueprint proposal notes that each site can be set up within 72 to 96 hours to meet ICE’s National Detention Standards, offering food, hygiene, laundry, medical care, ADA compliance and even pharmacy services.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Teeth can become stained or yellow from smoking cigarettes, poor dental hygiene, and foods or drinks, such as blueberries, coffee, and tea.1 Hydrogen peroxide can help whiten teeth.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
According to a 14-page proposal reviewed by NPR, a private charity recently registered in Switzerland called the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation would establish four aid distribution sites and hand out pre-packaged food, hygiene kits and medical supplies.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 11 May 2025
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“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hygiene. Accessed 22 May. 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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