toothpaste

noun

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

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

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Most experts recommend using mouthwash two to three times a day and waiting a bit after brushing if your toothpaste contains fluoride. Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025 For many companies, tariffs mean higher prices on key commodities, like Peruvian avocados or saccharin to make toothpaste, which will eat into their earnings. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025 The organization also pointed out that toothpaste supplements fluoridated water for good dental health. Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2025 In her typical posts, Nara, 23, makes her family food (and even sometimes items like toothpaste and sunscreen) from scratch, going into exacting detail via a soothing voiceover. Victoria Edel, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothpaste

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 6 May. 2025.

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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