hygienist
What is another word for hygienist? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A trained professional in hygiene, especially a dental worker who cleans teeth and checks gum health.
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How to use hygienist
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dental hygienist
industrial hygienist
Etymology
Formed from "hygiene" plus the "-ist" suffix, meaning "a person who practises."
Full origin of hygienist →Frequently asked questions
What does “hygienist” mean?
The word “hygienist” means a trained professional in hygiene, especially a dental worker who cleans teeth and checks gum health. In plain terms, usually refers to a dental hygienist — the person at the dentist's office who cleans your teeth.
How do you use “hygienist” in a sentence?
Here is “hygienist” used in a sentence: “The dental hygienist scraped away the plaque and gave her a fluoride treatment.”
What part of speech is “hygienist”?
“Hygienist” is a noun.
