hand-washing

American  

[hand-wosh-ing, -wawsh‐] / ˈhændˌwɒʃ ɪŋ, -ˌwɔʃ‐ /

Or handwashing

noun

1. the act or activity of laundering something by hand.

2. the act or activity of washing one’s hands.

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Etymology

Origin of hand-washing

First recorded in 1790–95; hand ( def. ) + washing ( def. )

Example Sentences

A dirty floor, inadequate hand-washing facilities in some areas and broken equipment posing a potential contamination risk were also identified in the inspectors' report.

From BBC

He made no secret of his hand-washing mania, either, cleaning them constantly for fear that germs, not bullets, would get him.

From Los Angeles Times

Experts suggest increased hand-washing to avoid catching the ultra-contagious stomach bug.

From Los Angeles Times

Strict hygiene instructions, including vigorous hand-washing, were followed, at all times.

From BBC

Since then, according to Task Force 51, the military has contracted “for sleeping tents, latrines, showers, hand-washing stations, hot meals for breakfast, dinner and a late-night meal, and full laundry service.”

From Los Angeles Times