toothpaste

noun

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

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Dissenters also say fluoride can be received from other sources other than water, such as toothpaste or mouthwash. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025 Image Image ‘Can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube’ Global markets are rebounding on Tuesday even as trade tensions show little signs of cooling. Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025 The American Dental Association says that fluoridation continues to be effective in reducing dental decay by at least 25% in kids and adults, even when there are alternative ways for people to get it, such as toothpaste. Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025 It is added to some dental products, such as toothpaste, to help prevent cavities. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothpaste

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Apr. 2025.

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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