cleanliness

[klen-lee-nis]

noun

1. the quality, state, or habit of being cleanly, or keeping oneself clean and neat.

   personal cleanliness.

2. the quality, state, or habit of being kept clean, as a place or object.

   the cleanliness of the restaurant.

3. the state or quality of being morally pure or upright.

   spiritual cleanliness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cleanliness¹

First recorded in 1425–75; Middle English clenlynesse, clenlines , cleanly ( def. ), -ness ( def. )

Example Sentences

Cooks and cashiers at the Pico Robertson location of fast food Japanese restaurant Yoshinoya walked off the job on Tuesday over concerns about cleanliness, health and safety at the eatery.

From Los Angeles Times

"Despite previous initiatives focused on education and community engagement, the council recognised that more targeted action is necessary to maintain the cleanliness of the borough."

From BBC

“It’s the one little piece of jewelry that catches your eye and takes away from the cleanliness of all the white,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times

The DWP said that unlike open-air reservoirs that are used for emergency firefighting, Santa Ynez Reservoir is “a critical part of the drinking water distribution system and remains covered for safety and cleanliness.”

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, it was unclear whether people would return to offices after the pandemic, and some businesses raised concerns about safety and cleanliness of San Francisco’s streets.

From Los Angeles Times

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