hand-washing

Or hand·wash·ing

[hand-wosh-ing, -wawsh‐]

noun

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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of hand-washing¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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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.”

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Parents have been told to be vigilant and ensure strict hygiene at home, with authorities advising regular hand-washing, washing of fruit and vegetables, thoroughly cooking meat and separating raw and cooked food.

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Last month, inspectors found what appeared to be mold and mildew around the hand-washing sinks used by workers preparing ready-to-eat meats, CBS News reported.

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CBS News reported that last month, inspectors found what appeared to be mold and mildew around the hand-washing sinks used by workers preparing ready-to-eat meats.

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