toothed

adjective

ˈtütht 

uncompounded also

ˈtü-thəd 

: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number

—often used in combination

fine-toothed

Examples of toothed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Baraka, the sharp-toothed mutant from the games. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026

Labubu dolls come in many colors, have furry bodies, rabbitlike ears, and vinyl faces, and are known for their mischievous nine-toothed grin. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026

The childlike visage of Enzo, with his gap-toothed smile flanked by a pair of prominent ears, acts as the film’s lighthouse. — Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 15 May 2026

There is also a lizard, four hermit crabs, a toothed frog, and a wall-size fish tank that the kids built with their father; its filtration system is based on the workings of a kidney. — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing toothed

• false saber-toothed cat
• false saber-toothed tiger
• gap-toothed
• saber-toothed
• saber-toothed cat
• saber-toothed tiger
• saw-toothed
• toothed whale

Kids Definition

toothed

adjective

ˈtütht 

1

: having teeth especially of a specified kind or number

2

: jagged, notched

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