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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Instead of using an old toothbrush to get to those tricky hard-to-reach areas around the home, consider grabbing the Sxhhyf Cleaning Brushes. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025 To get into those tiny crevices, gently scrub with a toothbrush. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025 Bookshelves have been replaced with food and toiletries, bins with packs of toothbrushes and other items were piled high in the 621-square-foot North Hill Avenue space. Char Adams, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025 Grab some cleaning rags and an old toothbrush or scrub brush, as well as rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, bleach or detergent for smaller surface mold growths. Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025 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 11 Feb. 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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