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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Giving your tongue a quick brush and using bacteria-killing mouthwash can also be helpful.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Taking fluoride supplements off the market will leave topical options like fluoridated toothpaste and mouthwash to help strengthen teeth.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Use a lazy Susan on the bathroom countertop to corral deodorant, sunscreen, and mouthwash.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Giving your tongue a quick brush and using bacteria-killing mouthwash can also be helpful.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Taking fluoride supplements off the market will leave topical options like fluoridated toothpaste and mouthwash to help strengthen teeth.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Use a lazy Susan on the bathroom countertop to corral deodorant, sunscreen, and mouthwash.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 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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