toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a study published Thursday in the European Heart Journal, an international group of researchers led by a team at the Cleveland Clinic report that higher levels of xylitol, a sugar substitute found in candy and even toothpaste, are linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. Alice Park, TIME, 6 June 2024 The Hello Kitty electric toothbrush retails for $79.99 and the strawberry mint toothpaste for $12.99. Elizabeth Grace Coyne, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 These clean a baby's mouth before any teeth come in and work once teeth erupt (just use a rice-sized amount of toothpaste). Christin Perry, Parents, 6 June 2024 Maria keeps a box with her son’s personal items: a bottle of Dolce & Gabbana cologne, Sensodyne toothpaste, wired iPhone headphones. Rick Jervis, The Courier-Journal, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothpaste 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothpaste was in 1832

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“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste -ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

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