cleanliness
noun
clean·li·ness
ˈklen-lē-nəs 
: the quality or state of being clean : the practice of keeping oneself or one's surroundings clean
Though a stale remark, it can hardly be said too often, that personal cleanliness is one of the necessary agents to health …—
Walt Whitman
Walt WhitmanThe Romans spent hours at their elaborate bathhouse complexes, but not everyone equated cleanliness with virtue …—Sara Ivry
Sara IvryThis cleanliness is necessary to ensure that no dust or particles end up on the silicon surface during the processing of the chip.—Robert J. Cone
Robert J. ConeExamples of cleanliness in a Sentence
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Studios can vary wildly in accessibility, price, cleanliness, equipment, instruction and community cultivation.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Different people have different levels of cleanliness and expectations about household responsibilities.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Drivers can use their personal cars, which vary widely in quality, cleanliness, and upkeep.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Over time, her behavior (specifically, cleanliness and tidiness) has grown worse.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Different people have different levels of cleanliness and expectations about household responsibilities.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
Drivers can use their personal cars, which vary widely in quality, cleanliness, and upkeep.
—Lois Alter Mark, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Over time, her behavior (specifically, cleanliness and tidiness) has grown worse.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cleanliness
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“Cleanliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanliness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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