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 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 There are no reports whether the 15 strips of chewing gum were consumed, nor what happened to the dental floss NASA supplied. — David Shribman, latimes.com, "50 years after Apollo 11, the moon’s allure still resonates," 11 July 2019 There are no reports whether the 15 strips of chewing gum were consumed, nor what happened to the dental floss NASA supplied. — David Shribman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: 50 years after Apollo 11, the moon’s allure still resonates," 11 July 2019

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“Dental floss.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental%20floss. Accessed 19 January 2020.

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