hairbrush

noun

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

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Wet Brush: One editor loved using this hairbrush on wet and dry hair to tame tangles and organize strands. Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025 The first sign that your hairbrush needs a good cleaning? Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 June 2025 A couple of weeks later, Joel shared another TikTok of Sarah putting her hairbrush in the toaster, which also garnered 1.5 million views. Jordan Greene, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 The top of the hairbrush was placed over the dagger to conceal it. Brian Dillon, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 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 3 Jul. 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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