hairbrush

noun

hair·​brush ˈher-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
: a brush for the hair

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That means that everything, from a hairbrush to a deodorant to sunscreen, goes into the same large compartment. Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025 Such objects have ranged from lighter things like hairbrushes and toilet rolls to heavier items like chairs, game consoles, toasters, air fryers and computer monitors. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 With that, consider these the hairbrushes worth the price tag. Chelsea Avila, Allure, 19 Oct. 2024 Instead, mist just a little on a hairbrush before running it through your strands. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairbrush was in 1599

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“Hairbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairbrush. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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hairbrush

noun
hair·​brush ˈha(ə)r-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
ˈhe(ə)r-
: a brush for the hair

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