toothed

adjective

ˈtütht How to pronounce toothed (audio)
uncompounded also
ˈtü-thəd How to pronounce toothed (audio)
: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number
often used in combination
fine-toothed

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Osaka’s Labubu – the fluffy, sharp-toothed figurines which have shot to prominence in recent years – was attached to her bag and was covered in red and gold crystals as well as holding a sparkly blue tennis racket. Ben Morse, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025 Coleridge Gardner Tillman, a 43-year-old Alabama native, is a Grammy-winning songwriter known for his towering presence and distinctive gold-toothed smile. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025 Labubu dolls are a sharp-toothed, monster-like toy that have surged in popularity through TikTok. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Scientists at Museums Victoria’s Research Institute say the discovery offers a rare glimpse into the earliest stages of baleen whale evolution, showing the family’s roots in active, sharp-toothed predators. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toothed was in the 14th century

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“Toothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

toothed

adjective
1
: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number
2

Medical Definition

toothed

adjective
ˈtütht also ˈtü-thəd
1
: having teeth especially of an indicated kind or number
small-toothed individuals
2
: having pointed projections on the margin or surface
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