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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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For over a decade, Amazon has been working to realize founder Jeff Bezos' vision of drones whizzing toothpaste, books and other goods to customers' doorsteps in 30 minutes or less. Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025 What’s the perfect brand of toothpaste? Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 25 Nov. 2025 Philip is a struggling actor in Japan, with one massively successful commercial as a toothpaste superhero mascot under his belt. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 22 Nov. 2025 Begin with the light fixtures, then use your glass cleaner to wipe away any stains or dried on toothpaste from your mirrors. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toothpaste

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Dec. 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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