toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothbrush was in 1690

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“Toothbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothbrush. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush -ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

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