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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Using 100% edible ingredients, LIVFRESH toothpaste is safe for all ages. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026 But customers aren’t just gathered outside the store’s doors to shop for an artisanal brand of toothpaste or a bottle of French micellar water—they’re there to nab the tortoiseshell headband that Carolyn Bessette Kennedy once wore to slick back her long blonde strands. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 Procter & Gamble is the consumer brand powerhouse behind such household names as Tide laundry detergent and Crest toothpaste. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 Encouraging your kid to brush their teeth twice a day, with a dab of fluoride toothpaste, will guard against cavities. Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 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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