hand-washing
noun
the act or activity of laundering something by hand.
handwashing
-
a variation of
hand-washing.
Example Sentences
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That’s why farms emphasize safety rules for workers like wearing shoe covers and adhering to strict handwashing requirements.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
But handwashing is done in plastic buckets -- a sign of the tardiness of the response to an outbreak many fear could be among the worst in the virus's history.
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
There are handwashing stations outside the buffet, sanitizer dispensers outside restaurants and reminders in the daily newsletter to wash your hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
In compulsive behaviors such as repeated handwashing or playing poker machines, the prevailing theory has been that these actions become deeply ingrained habits.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 16, 2026
It’s a large hall with a kitchen and a food line at one end, and stone-colored walls with colorful posters about handwashing and hygiene.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
