cleanliness
noun
clean·li·ness
ˈklen-lē-nəs 
: 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
Walt WhitmanThe Romans spent hours at their elaborate bathhouse complexes, but not everyone equated cleanliness with virtue …—Sara Ivry
Sara IvryThis 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
Robert J. ConeExamples of cleanliness in a Sentence
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Sand placed on the beach as part of a construction project must meet standards for cleanliness and grain size set by agencies such as the California Coastal Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Virgos are also known to encourage cleanliness and discipline, instilling a sense of responsibility in their kids from a young age.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Virgos are also known to encourage cleanliness and discipline, instilling a sense of responsibility in their kids from a young age.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cleanliness
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“Cleanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanliness. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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