hygiene
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/
hygiene means: Habits and conditions that keep people healthy, especially by keeping bodies and places clean.
noun
Habits and conditions that keep people healthy, especially by keeping bodies and places clean.
- Good hygiene helps prevent illness.
- Staff receive training in food hygiene.
- Regular hand washing is an important part of hygiene.
The state of being clean, especially to protect health.
- The kitchen’s hygiene was poor.
- The hotel maintains high standards of hygiene.
- His personal hygiene improved after he moved home.
Questions about hygiene
What does hygiene mean?
Habits and conditions that keep people healthy, especially by keeping bodies and places clean.
What is hygiene in other languages?
Türkçe: hijyen · Español: higiene · Français: hygiène · Deutsch: Hygiene · Italiano: igiene · 日本語: 衛生
How do you pronounce hygiene?
It is pronounced /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/.
How do you use hygiene in a sentence?
Good hygiene helps prevent illness. Staff receive training in food hygiene.
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