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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This toothbrush is gentle on gums but removes 100% more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024 Each set includes a hippo, two braces, a toothbrush, play floss, a dental hook, a mirror, and much more. Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024 Susan appears in people's bathrooms and encourages them to switch from a manual toothbrush to an electric toothbrush to support better oral hygiene. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 In my case that was a toothbrush and a Caesar salad—delivered quietly and discreetly within minutes. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothbrush 

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 30 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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