Hygiene Practices

noun a room containing a toilet and sink, typically used for personal hygiene

• The bathroom is located on the second floor of the building.
• Hey, can you tell me where the bathroom is?
• I gotta use the bathroom real quick.
• She locked herself in the bathroom to have some alone time.

noun the state or quality of being clean

adjective cleanliness can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is clean

• Maintaining cleanliness in public spaces is essential for preventing the spread of germs.
• I always feel better when my house is spotless and the cleanliness is top-notch.
• Dude, your car is so dirty! You need to step up your cleanliness game.
• In order to achieve success, one must prioritize the cleanliness of their thoughts and actions.

noun a contemptible or despicable person

• The doctor recommended using a gentle douche for feminine hygiene.
• I can't believe he acted like such a douche at the party last night.
• She called him a douchebag for not showing up to her birthday dinner.
• His behavior towards his employees was like a douche, constantly belittling them.

noun a microorganism, especially one that causes disease

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• The scientist studied the germ under a microscope to better understand its structure.
• Make sure to wash your hands regularly to avoid spreading germs.
• Ew, don't touch that, it's covered in germs!
• The germ of an idea began to grow in her mind, sparking creativity.

noun a substance that kills germs or microorganisms

adjective describing a substance that is capable of killing germs or microorganisms

• The hospital uses a powerful germicide to disinfect all surfaces and medical equipment.
• Make sure to use a good germicide to clean the kitchen counters thoroughly.
• I always keep a bottle of germicide handy to kill those nasty germs.
• Education is like a germicide for ignorance, wiping away misconceptions and falsehoods.

noun a contagious skin infection characterized by red sores or blisters that can burst and form crusts

• Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly affects children.
• My little sister caught impetigo from school and now we have to be extra careful around her.
• I heard that impetigo is going around the daycare, so make sure to wash your hands frequently.
• The spread of rumors in our office is like a case of impetigo, once it starts, it's hard to contain.

adjective relating to or conducive to health or cleanliness

• It is important to maintain sanitary conditions in food processing facilities to prevent contamination.
• Make sure you keep the kitchen clean and sanitary to avoid getting sick.
• Gotta keep things sanitary in the bathroom or it gets nasty real quick.
• Her mind was like a sanitary room, organized and free of clutter.

noun a covering for the face, especially one worn to prevent infection or the spread of illness

• It is mandatory to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces.
• Don't forget your face covering when you go out.
• I can't go in without my face mask on.
• She wore a metaphorical face covering to hide her true emotions.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise

• When presenting your argument, it is important to articulate your points clearly and concisely. Say it, don’t spray it.
• Hey, can you please speak up and enunciate your words clearly? Say it, don’t spray it.
• Yo, stop mumbling and spit it out clearly! Say it, don’t spray it.
• In a debate, make sure to express your thoughts clearly and confidently. Say it, don’t spray it.

noun a thorough and extensive cleaning

adjective describing the level or intensity of the cleaning process

• It is important to schedule a deep clean of the office at least once a month to maintain a healthy work environment.
• I think it's time we gave the house a good deep clean, don't you?
• Let's roll up our sleeves and get ready to do a deep clean of this place.
• Sometimes we need to do a deep clean of our minds to get rid of negative thoughts and emotions.

adjective relating to or suitable for washing or cleansing the body

• The ablutionary rituals in many religious traditions involve cleansing the body before prayer.
• I always feel refreshed after my ablutionary routine in the morning.
• I can't start my day without an ablutionary shower.
• The act of forgiveness can be seen as an ablutionary process for the soul.

noun the process of cleaning or purifying something

• Abstersion is the act of cleansing or purifying something thoroughly.
• I could really use some abstersion in my life right now, everything feels cluttered.
• I'll have to do some serious abstersion before my parents come over, they hate messes.
• Sometimes abstersion of the mind is just as important as abstersion of the body.