toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst 

: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothpaste in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bottom line Hydroxyapatite toothpastes tend to be more expensive than fluoride ones — some over a dollar more expensive per ounce. — Rachel Carlson, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

With a soft cloth, apply a small amount of non-gel toothpaste to the affected area and rub gently. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Oct. 2026

Maybe my Kindle or a copy of The New Yorker; a toothbrush and toothpaste for overnight flights. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Plainly put, consumers buy toothpaste, groceries, and cleaning supplies regardless of macro or micro economic stress. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for toothpaste

• abased
• barefaced
• debased
• defaced
• disgraced
• displaced
• distaste
• effaced
• embraced
• emplaced
• encased
• erased

Kids Definition

toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste ˈtüth-ˌpāst 

: a paste for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothpaste

noun

tooth·​paste -ˌpāst 

: a paste for cleaning the teeth