toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

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These toothpastes are generally only recommended for short-term use. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Mar. 2025 Unfortunately, the organization has consistently failed on NIL, and continues to engage in wishful thinking that Congress will somehow put the toothpaste back into the tube. Joe Moglia, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Children are taught not to swallow fluoride (including in fluoride toothpaste), as ingesting high amounts can lead to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, according to Poison Control. Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 The others are just discarded… There is also the famous story about Charles and the toothpaste. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothpaste

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toothpaste was in 1832

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“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste -ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

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