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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Toothbrush holders collect saliva, water, and toothpaste, allowing bacteria to grow in the dampness. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 18 May 2026 Fix If the toothpaste method is a little too far-fetched for you, baking soda can work just as well. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 17 May 2026 But there are no pallets of snacks and toothpaste inside these walls. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026 Procter & Gamble’s standing toothpaste tubes. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 May 2026 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 28 May. 2026.

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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