cleanliness

American  

[klen-lee-nis] / ˈklɛn li nɪs /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of cleanliness

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

Example Sentences

Next to the article is an advertisement for Liver Salt, some sort of ghastly drink promising “inner cleanliness.”

From Literature

Circle team members and peace ambassadors funded through nonprofit contracts demonstrate commitment to assisting unhoused individuals and residents, with local community members reporting increased park activity, cleanliness, and family-friendly programming such as 5K runs.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the inspection, the FSA said the restaurant's management of food safety required "major improvement", while the cleanliness and condition of facilities and the building also needed improvement.

From BBC

The themes it has listed include cleanliness, environmental issues, water conservation, perils of tobacco use and how to be a responsible citizen.

From BBC

Shoppers surveyed at those stores have reported better cleanliness and more team-member availability, and fewer items are out of stock, McCarthy said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• freshness
• purity
• sanitation