scrub brush

noun

: a brush with hard bristles for heavy cleaning

called also scrubbing brush

Examples of scrub brush in a Sentence

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Scrub with a sponge or towel, switching to a scrub brush or toothbrush for the most stubborn areas. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 The four hanging hooks on the side of each organizer add additional storage for scrub brushes, coffee cups, and other hanging items. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025 Scrub the area with a scrubbing brush. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 Gently rub it in with a cleaning toothbrush or small scrub brush. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrub brush

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrub brush was in 1897

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“Scrub brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub%20brush. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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