toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Moreover, toothbrushes with soft bristles are great for cleaning gums. Christin Perry, Parents, 6 June 2024 The Longfellow is completely free of single-use plastics, offering guests amenities such as bamboo toothbrushes, and opting for in-room French press coffee, rather than a single-use alternative. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024 Apply the paste to one side of the board with a spoon. Scrub Cutting Board Use a bristle brush or toothbrush to scrub the surface of the plastic cutting board. Samantha Hunter, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024 If not, rub the pests off with your fingers, a soft toothbrush or blast them off with a sharp spray of water, from a hose or from your kitchen faucet. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothbrush 

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Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothbrush was in 1690

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“Toothbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothbrush. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush -ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

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