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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Thinking outside the box can save you money and also provide solutions to common household problems—one cheap toothbrush at a time. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025 Replace your toothbrush every three to four months. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025 According to professional domestic cleaner Paula Tarling, based in Bristol, UK, a soft toothbrush is great for scrubbing the gaps and mesh in the filter. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025 For me, buying lip gloss is a bit like buying a new toothbrush or pair of socks. Sophia Panych, Allure, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothbrush 

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Jan. 2025.

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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