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
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hygiene
But the lumps weren’t caused by poor hygiene or weight.
—
Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Other available items include COVID-19 and flu test kits, period products, hygiene kits, wound care kits, sunscreen and socks.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Indigestion has long plagued us, and before modern medicine and hygiene, foodborne illnesses were as widespread as their causes were misunderstood.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The company’s mission is to make oral hygiene devices, such as electric toothbrushes and water flossers, more accessible to the public.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hygiene
Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Other available items include COVID-19 and flu test kits, period products, hygiene kits, wound care kits, sunscreen and socks.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Indigestion has long plagued us, and before modern medicine and hygiene, foodborne illnesses were as widespread as their causes were misunderstood.
—Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
The company’s mission is to make oral hygiene devices, such as electric toothbrushes and water flossers, more accessible to the public.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hygiene
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hygiene
Noun
-
Thousands of motorcyclists donning their most dapper attire will take to the streets around the world Sunday, May 17, to benefit men’s health issues — including here in Naperville.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The ship is also equipped with a small fitness room with a view, two outdoor hot tubs, and a sauna.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Just inside, the 1,500-square-foot fitness studio makes the most of the same vantage point, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Peloton bikes, rowers, and space for yoga.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The vision commits the Aviation Authority to pursue a 5-star Skytrax rating, which signals investment in cleanliness, service quality, passenger flow and amenity standards that travelers will feel.—
Lance Lyttle,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
-
There's something timeless about the design's cleanliness and simplicity, even though Apple hasn't changed the appearance at all from the original AirPods Max.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
18 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hygiene. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
