ablutions
n. C1 Advanced US //əˈbɫuʃənz// UK //ɐblˈuːʃənz// ablu·tions
n. the act of washing yourself, especially after a long time or for religious reasons.
n. the act of washing or cleansing oneself, often in a religious or ceremonial context.
The soldiers performed their daily ablutions before the morning meal.
After the long march through the desert, the group found a stream to perform their ablutions.
In many ancient cultures, ablutions were not merely a matter of hygiene but a sacred ritual intended to purify the spirit before entering a temple or a council.