toothache

noun

tooth·​ache ˈtüth-ˌāk How to pronounce toothache (audio)
: pain in or about a tooth

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Cloves, a common household spice, have long been used as a home remedy for toothache and other forms of pain. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025 Best for: Headaches, arthritis, toothaches, muscle aches, sprains, strains. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025 Depending on the cause of your toothache, other symptoms may include bleeding gums, loose teeth, pain in other parts of your face, bad breath, and fever. Mark Gurarie, Health, 24 Aug. 2025 Vojtesak scored two credits on Stoney (plus one on its deluxe version) and one on 2022’s twelve carat toothache. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothache

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toothache was in the 14th century

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“Toothache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothache. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothache

noun
tooth·​ache ˈtü-ˌthāk How to pronounce toothache (audio)
: pain in or near a tooth

Medical Definition

toothache

noun
tooth·​ache ˈtüth-ˌāk How to pronounce toothache (audio)
: pain in or about a tooth

called also odontalgia

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