hygiene

US /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/

UK /ˈhaɪdʒi:n/

B2

noun

  • Cleanliness; being clean

other

  • Practices that promote cleanliness and health.
  • Practices for maintaining personal cleanliness.
  • Practices for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.
  • Practices for ensuring food is safe to eat.
  • Practices related to maintaining cleanliness and health in medical settings.
  • Measures taken by public health authorities to promote cleanliness and prevent the spread of disease in a community.