hairbrush

noun

hair·​brush ˈher-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
: a brush for the hair

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Sustainable spa amenities include razors, hairbrushes, and dental kits, made from wheat straw. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Her personal items—including a hairbrush and deodorant—had clearly been used. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025 John put down the glasses and picked up the hairbrush. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The hackling process involved repeatedly drawing the fibers through a block of sharp metal spikes, looking like a giant’s hairbrush, called a hackle. Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairbrush was in 1599

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“Hairbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairbrush. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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hairbrush

noun
hair·​brush ˈha(ə)r-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
ˈhe(ə)r-
: a brush for the hair

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