B2nounhealth
US/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/
UK/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/
keeping yourself and the things around you clean to stop illness spreading
In context
Good hand hygiene is one of the best ways to avoid catching flu.
The street food stall was closed after a food hygiene inspection.
Sleep hygiene means habits like keeping screens out of the bedroom.
Words that go with hygiene
adjective + noun
- personal hygieneTeenagers sometimes need reminders about personal hygiene.
- poor hygienePoor hygiene in the kitchen can cause food poisoning.
- dental hygieneDental hygiene is important for your heart as well as your teeth.
noun + noun
- food hygieneAll restaurant staff must take a food hygiene course.
- sleep hygieneBetter sleep hygiene helped her stop waking up at 3 a.m.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please keep hygiene in the toilet.Correct: Please keep the toilet clean.