mouthwash

noun

mouth·​wash ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh How to pronounce mouthwash (audio)
-ˌwäsh
: a usually antiseptic liquid preparation for cleaning the mouth and teeth or freshening the breath

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Or use mouthwash in between meals, instead, as Dr. Tsang mentioned above. Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024 Once its benefits were proven, fluoride was also added to toothpaste and some mouthwashes. Erika Edwards, NBC News, 23 Nov. 2024 In addition to toothpaste tablets, the company offers products such as floss and mouthwash. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 Pharmaceutical products such as lozenges, cough syrups, and mouthwashes can contain eucalyptus oil. Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mouthwash 

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mouthwash was in 1840

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“Mouthwash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthwash. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

mouthwash

noun
mouth·​wash ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh How to pronounce mouthwash (audio)
-ˌwäsh
: a liquid that usually kills germs and is used to clean the mouth and teeth and freshen the breath

Medical Definition

mouthwash

noun
: a liquid preparation (as an antiseptic solution) for cleansing the mouth and teeth

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