scrub brush

noun

: a brush with hard bristles for heavy cleaning

called also scrubbing brush

Examples of scrub brush in a Sentence

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Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 The journey, while short, does a great job of showcasing the ecosystem that is created when two landscapes meet—in this case, desert scrub brush and gypsum dunes. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025 Dip a scrub brush in the cleaning solution and clean inside the dispenser where the water and ice come out. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 July 2025 Facial Scrub Brushes Like shower brushes, most facial scrub brushes can be put in the dishwasher. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrub brush

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrub brush was in 1897

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“Scrub brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub%20brush. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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