Handwashing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Handwashing is a noun meaning The washing of one's hands.
Meaning
The washing of one's hands.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of handwash
Example Sentences
The mirror comes alive with images, guiding you through the steps of handwashing: turn on the taps, lather your hands with soap, rinse your hands, turn off the taps, dry your hands.
The benefits of increased hygiene as a result of Covid-19 could stretch even further ahead. Most schools are insisting on regular hand washing, and are encouraging children to rub soap into their hands for 20 seconds or more, before rinsing it off.
Word Forms
- handwashings
- hand washing
- hand-washing
Synonyms for handwashing
Depending on context, synonyms include hand wash.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include washout, washing, wash, scrubbing, laundry, scrubber.
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