feminine hygiene

noun

: conditions and practices conducive to female genital and reproductive health
tips for maintaining feminine hygiene
—often used before another noun
feminine hygiene tips
feminine hygiene products [=products used for managing menstruation, for cleansing the genitals, etc.]

Examples of feminine hygiene in a Sentence

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Personal items, including feminine hygiene products, must be kept with the school's nurse during the day, according to the memo. — Elizabeth Zavala, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Apr. 2026 Many properties also keep makeup wipes, shower caps, nail clippers, tweezers, and feminine hygiene products on hand. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 The state legislature is considering a bill that would exempt diapers, wipes and feminine hygiene products from sales tax. — Mary Ramsey updated June 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 House Bill 115 — menstrual products like pads, tampons and other feminine hygiene products. — Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for feminine hygiene

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of feminine hygiene was in 1874

Rhymes for feminine hygiene

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“Feminine hygiene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminine%20hygiene. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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