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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After 30 minutes, gently scrub it away with a microfiber cloth or toothbrush. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 July 2025 On long-haul flights, some airlines provide amenity kits stocked with items like toothbrushes, socks, and eye masks, says Neugarten. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025 Experts also recommend keeping toothbrushes as far away from the toilet as possible. 5. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2025 The controversy took social media by storm last month as the video went viral, showing Lahey, also 23, scrubbing her uniform with a toothbrush at home. Sean Neumann, People.com, 18 July 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 6 Aug. 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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