noun
hygienist
Hygienist (noun) means a trained professional in hygiene, especially a dental worker who cleans teeth and checks gum health. Example: “The dental hygienist scraped away the plaque and gave her a fluoride treatment.”
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A trained professional in hygiene, especially a dental worker who cleans teeth and checks gum health.
"The dental hygienist scraped away the plaque and gave her a fluoride treatment."
How to use hygienist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to a dental hygienist — the person at the dentist's office who cleans your teeth.
Common pairings
dental hygienist
industrial hygienist
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Word forms
- Plural
- hygienists
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The dental _____ scraped away the plaque and gave her a fluoride treatment.
Etymology
Formed from "hygiene" plus the "-ist" suffix, meaning "a person who practises."
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.
What is the meaning of hygienist?
"hygienist" (noun) means a trained professional in hygiene, especially a dental worker who cleans teeth and checks gum health.
