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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Side compartments have pockets for makeup brushes, razors and toothbrushes. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025 An old toothbrush works well to clean small feeding ports and components. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025 Due to government regulations enforced from January 1, 2025, Taiwan hotels are banned from providing single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste, and guests are encouraged to bring their own personal items such as toothbrushes, razor creams, shower caps, and combs. Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025 If any dirt or residue is stuck on the item, use a soft-bristle toothbrush to scrub it away. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 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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