Hygiene

Synonyms of hygiene

• cleanliness
• sanitation
• sterility

Antonyms of hygiene

• dirtiness
• filthiness
• uncleanliness

Collocations of hygiene

personal hygiene

Frequency: 80 %

Good personal hygiene is essential for overall health.

oral hygiene

Frequency: 70 %

Regular brushing and flossing are important for maintaining good oral hygiene.

hygiene practices

Frequency: 60 %

Teaching children proper hygiene practices from a young age is crucial.

hygiene habits

Frequency: 50 %

Developing good hygiene habits can help prevent illness.

hygiene standards

Frequency: 45 %

The restaurant was shut down for failing to meet hygiene standards.

Idiomatic Expressions for hygiene

• Phrase: hygiene hypothesis
  Meaning: The theory that exposure to certain microbes early in life can help to develop a strong immune system.
  Usage: Some researchers believe that the hygiene hypothesis may explain the rise in allergies and autoimmune diseases in developed countries.