mouthwash
noun
mouth·wash
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh 
-ˌwäsh
: a usually antiseptic liquid preparation for cleaning the mouth and teeth or freshening the breath
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Other mouthwashes for cankers are single-ingredient antimicrobial rinses.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Dissenters also say fluoride can be received from other sources other than water, such as toothpaste or mouthwash.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
Some preliminary studies have even shown that aloe can be used as mouthwash.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Use an antibacterial mouthwash to reduce bacteria in your mouth and prevent gum disease.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 26 Feb. 2025
Dissenters also say fluoride can be received from other sources other than water, such as toothpaste or mouthwash.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Feb. 2025
Some preliminary studies have even shown that aloe can be used as mouthwash.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
Use an antibacterial mouthwash to reduce bacteria in your mouth and prevent gum disease.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mouthwash
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“Mouthwash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthwash. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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mouthwash
noun
mouth·wash
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh
-ˌwäsh
: a liquid that usually kills germs and is used to clean the mouth and teeth and freshen the breath
Medical Definition
mouthwash
noun
mouth·wash
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh, -ˌwäsh
: a liquid preparation (as an antiseptic solution) for cleansing the mouth and teeth
called also collutorium
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