scrub brush

noun

: a brush with hard bristles for heavy cleaning

called also scrubbing brush

Examples of scrub brush in a Sentence

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Scrub the areas with a scrubbing brush to remove the mold. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025 Canister steam cleaners may feature additional attachments, such as a utility brush or scrub brush. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025 High-pressure optional, but a scrub brush is absolutely recommended for those facing the squirrelliest cushion disasters. Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025 Then, use a scrub brush with a long handle to scrub the inside and outside of the trash can. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrub brush

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scrub brush was in 1897

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“Scrub brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub%20brush. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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