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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Its tiny particles can land on anything nearby, from toothbrushes to hand towels. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025 Endorsed by dentists, Philips’ electric toothbrush is suitable for sensitive teeth—and all teeth in need of a brush-up. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025 North Carolina Dental Hygienist Wears Cute Costumes to Work Clemons tells PEOPLE that she’s seen patients successfully make the switch from a manual toothbrush to an electric one. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025 Sprinkles electric toothbrush, available for $69.99, and Birthday Cake toothpaste, for $12.99. Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 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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