toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

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This kit also comes with a funnel for filling the bottles up with products, plus two toothbrush covers, a contact lens applicator, and clear labels for each product. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025 But the brand makes our all-time favorite toothbrushes, including the Pro 1000. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Oct. 2025 To clean glasses nose pads, dip a toothbrush or cotton swab into a mixture of water and dish soap. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025 For tight areas, like the shower door tracks, use a toothbrush to scrub the nooks and crannies. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toothbrush was in 1690

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“Toothbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothbrush. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush -ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

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