toothbrush

noun

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

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

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There’s a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, lotion, conditioner, shower cap, shampoo, and more. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024 The prizes are witty: a toothbrush certified by the American Dental Association, a Matchbox car like the ones the Wet Bandits slip on, an eight-by-ten glossy of Joe Pesci autographed by Macaulay Culkin. Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024 Here are the essentials Shelby Basham of Greenville, Kentucky, an expectant mother, needs to have when heading out on a road trip: her pre-natal vitamins, toothbrush, hairbrush and her M&P Shield pistol. Terry Collins, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024 On upholstery and other fabric items, a dry, clean toothbrush can also work. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothbrush 

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

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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 6 Jan. 2025.

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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