toothpaste

noun

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

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This amount is usually written on the toothpaste packaging. Claire Gillespie, Health, 7 Apr. 2024 It is widely appreciated for its flavoring potential, and its fragrance has been adopted for everything from toothpaste to tea. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2024 Brushing your dog's teeth regularly using canine toothpaste helps maintain oral hygiene and fresh breath. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Scrape the filling off with a knife, then replace the filling with toothpaste. Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024 Another concern is residual charcoal on teeth if using charcoal toothpaste. Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024 Sriracha toothpaste Asian sauce maker Lee Kum Kee, which makes Sriracha Chili Sauce and Sriracha Mayo Dressing, is introducing – not – its Siracha Mayo Toothpaste. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024 Consider products like deodorant or toothpaste, where consumer loyalty often runs deep but there isn’t necessarily a direct relationship between the brand and consumer. Gary Drenik, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 The toothbrush is $59, the stand $49, the toothpaste $49, and the show-stopping mouthwash at $49. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024

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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 16 Apr. 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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