floss

as in fur
a soft airy substance or covering used cotton floss to simulate Santa's beard

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Recent Examples of floss Clean between your teeth with floss or an interdental brush (picks with bristles sold for that purpose) each day. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025 As the floss wears and picks up particles, rewrap the floss to expose a new section to use. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025 When finished, roll the floss into a ball and throw it in the garbage (never flush it). Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025 Slide the floss between two teeth. Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for floss

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“Floss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floss. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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