hairbrush

noun

hair·​brush ˈher-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
: a brush for the hair

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Shared items such as towels, bedding, clothing, hairbrushes, and gym equipment can all facilitate its spread. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025 Oribe Italian Resin Flat Brush $100 $80 Oribe And what's a hair-care routine without a luxury hairbrush to top it all off? Sarah Han, Allure, 12 May 2025 Afterwards, style as usual using a hairbrush designed for curly hair. Natasha Marsh, Allure, 7 Apr. 2025 My hairbrush goes in the dishwasher when it's been too long. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hairbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hairbrush was in 1599

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“Hairbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hairbrush. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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hairbrush

noun
hair·​brush ˈha(ə)r-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce hairbrush (audio)
ˈhe(ə)r-
: a brush for the hair

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