cleanliness

noun

clean·​li·​ness ˈklen-lē-nəs How to pronounce cleanliness (audio)
: the quality or state of being clean : the practice of keeping oneself or one's surroundings clean
Though a stale remark, it can hardly be said too often, that personal cleanliness is one of the necessary agents to health …Walt Whitman
The Romans spent hours at their elaborate bathhouse complexes, but not everyone equated cleanliness with virtue …Sara Ivry
This cleanliness is necessary to ensure that no dust or particles end up on the silicon surface during the processing of the chip.Robert J. Cone

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Complaints about service and cleanliness have been among the key issues the CTA has faced in recent years. Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024 The area is currently creating a business improvement district, which will collect assessments from businesses in the vicinity to address public safety and cleanliness needs separate from the pilot program unveiled Tuesday. Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024 Unlike many other establishments in the country, Starbucks stores win out as important meeting points with their uniform experience: pleasant interiors, comfortable seating, cleanliness and friendly staff. Eunice Yoon, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 More to Know: Made in Japan, this curler comes with precision pads that can be easily replaced with the brand’s pads to ensure cleanliness. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cleanliness 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cleanliness was in the 15th century

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“Cleanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanliness. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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