handwashing

Etymology

From hand + washing.

handwashing means the washing of one's hands. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.

noun

The washing of one's hands.“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.”