# ablutions

/əˈbɫuʃənz/ (US) · /ɐblˈuːʃənz/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ablutions
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the act of washing yourself, especially after a long time or for religious reasons.

For teachers: the act of washing or cleansing oneself, often in a religious or ceremonial context.

## Examples

- 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.

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