noun
- the quality or state of being full of germs; the presence of disease-causing microorganisms
Usage: informal; commonly used in everyday contexts
Examples
- The germiness of the public restroom made her reluctant to use it.
- Doctors warn about the germiness of doorknobs in hospitals.
- Hand sanitizer helps reduce the germiness of surfaces.
- The germiness of unwashed vegetables can cause food poisoning.
- She was concerned about the germiness of the hotel room and requested a cleaning.
- Regular disinfection decreases the germiness of shared workspaces.