toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

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Plus, here are the best toothpastes for plaque removal, whitening and more. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024 If, however, there is still a scratch after routine cleaning, a paste of baking soda and water or white toothpaste that does not contain any bleaching or whitening agents can be used to remove scuffs from leather. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 These include a deal this month by Pfizer Inc. to offload £2.4 billion of shares in Sensodyne toothpaste maker Haleon Plc. Jennifer Creery, Fortune Europe, 11 Oct. 2024 In particular, toothpaste that includes fluoride has become widely available and more commonly used since the 1970s. Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toothpaste 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothpaste was in 1832

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“Toothpaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothpaste. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothpaste

noun
tooth·​paste -ˌpāst How to pronounce toothpaste (audio)
: a paste for cleaning the teeth

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