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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However, if the facial scrub brush is made from wood or any other natural fibers, the hot water could cause damage and warping. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025 Porcelain sinks will also benefit from Bar Keepers Friend but will require a scrub brush to ensure all the grime is dislodged. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025 Go with a steam-clean brush or a bristle-free scrubbing brush. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025 Scrub the areas with a scrubbing brush to remove the mold. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrub brush

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 2 Jun. 2025.

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