dental floss

noun

: a thread used to clean between the teeth

Examples of dental floss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some dental floss manufacturers have been quietly moving away from the synthetic material PTFE, which helped their product slip smoothly between teeth. — Margaret Hetherman The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Compostable Dental Floss Most standard dental floss is made of nylon and is not compostable. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026

Personal care products like dental floss, diapers, menstrual products, moisturizer and makeup are also potential sources of PFAS exposure, though some companies are discontinuing the use of those chemicals in their products. — Mara Hoplamazian, NPR, 2 June 2026

When further unwound, the thin nylon strands also make good fishing line, sewing thread—even dental floss. — Chris Haslam, Wired News, 24 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dental floss

• albatross
• applesauce
• barabbas
• helios
• kshatriyas
• menelaus
• across
• backcross
• crisscross
• lacrosse
• recross
• tomas

Kids Definition

dental floss

noun

: a thread used to clean between the teeth

Medical Definition

dental floss

noun

: a thread used to clean between the teeth