Word
cleanliness
Phoneticsclean·li·ness, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɫɛnɫinɪs/
UK/klˈɛnlɪnəs/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the state of being clean and free from dirt. It also refers to the habit of keeping yourself and your surroundings tidy.
n. the state or quality of being clean or being kept clean. Refers both to physical hygiene and the habitual practice of maintaining order and sanitation.
Examples
“The hospital maintains a high standard of cleanliness.”
“The restaurant's reputation suffered after a health inspector raised concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen.”
“In many cultures, cleanliness is not merely a matter of hygiene but is deeply intertwined with spiritual purity and social respectability.”
Examples
simple
“The hospital maintains a high standard of cleanliness.”
contextual
“The restaurant's reputation suffered after a health inspector raised concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen.”
complex
“In many cultures, cleanliness is not merely a matter of hygiene but is deeply intertwined with spiritual purity and social respectability.”
Usage
Uncountable in its abstract sense; often used with the verb 'maintain' or 'ensure'.
Real-World Examples
“For almost anything someone is interested in—birds, space or the cleanliness of their local creek—there's a citizen science project that needs their help to solve challenges they care about.” “Wamara supports monthly the cleanliness campaigns and say such efforts should be expanded and involve more communities.” Etymology
From cleanly + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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