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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Offer prizes related to dental health, like a new toothbrush or a free cleaning. Ajay Prasad, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Experts say hair can be trained to grow in one direction by brushing it daily with a toothbrush or other small brush.3 6. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025 Wash the toothbrush with water and store it upright to air dry. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025 Toy sticky monsters eat up a few more valuable minutes, as does half an electric toothbrush. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 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 26 Mar. 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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