dental floss

Definition of dental floss

: a thread used to clean between the teeth

Examples of dental floss in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Every year the water department asked — begged — us not to flush dental floss down the toilet. — John Kelly, Washington Post, "Do you like using your garbage disposal? The water company wishes you wouldn’t.," 16 Nov. 2019 Once dry, they can be pounded with a hard, smooth object (like a hammer or round stone) to separate the fibers into something like dental floss. — Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, "10 Deer Parts That Will Keep You Alive," 17 Dec. 2019 Once the crew triggers the process, TEPCE should separate into two identical minisatellites joined by a kilometer-long tether as thick as several strands of dental floss. — Jeremy Hsu, Scientific American, "Kilometer-Long Space-Tether Tests Fuel-Free Propulsion," 4 Nov. 2019 Ideal for iPhone users, the Apple AirPods come in a dental floss-sized charging case that can easily be carried in one's pocket. — Anna Heyman, USA TODAY, "The 20 best gift ideas your mom will love for Christmas," 29 Oct. 2019 Amazon Prime members can order a single stick of Suave deodorant for $1.99, a single package of dental floss for $1.79 or even a 75-cent crease brush to apply eye shadow. — SFChronicle.com, "Gymoree to return; Wells Fargo profit falls; Amazon subtracting add-ons," 15 Oct. 2019 Shaving cream is alongside Bluetooth headphones; DVDs are right next to dental floss. — Mike Rogoway, oregonlive.com, "Amazon warehouse in Troutdale: logistical marvels and persistent worker complaints," 6 Aug. 2019 Our connection, once as thick as climbing rope, now felt more like a strand of dental floss. — Washington Post, "My daughter’s first triathlon tested her body — and my heart," 10 July 2019 Stores such as BYO Long Beach and online sites like Wild Minimalist sell everything from reusable silicon menstrual cups to silk dental floss. — Susan Spillman, Los Angeles Times, "Living without plastic: One family’s journey," 19 July 2019

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“Dental floss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental%20floss. Accessed 20 Feb. 2020.

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