hygiene

Definitions

The practice of maintaining health and preventing disease through cleanliness.

Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.

Examples

Maintaining good personal hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of illness.

The restaurant was cited by health inspectors for poor kitchen hygiene.

Proper dental hygiene involves brushing and flossing your teeth every day.

Synonyms

cleanliness sanitation purity sterility healthfulness neatness disinfection

Antonyms

filth squalor impurity contamination dirtiness pollution unsanitariness