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scrub brush

noun

: a brush with hard bristles for heavy cleaning

called also scrubbing brush

Examples of scrub brush in a Sentence

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Add 2 cups of vinegar to the toilet tank and stir it around with a clean toilet or scrub brush. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2025 To lower your risk of foodborne illness, rinse the melon thoroughly and wash it with a clean scrub brush. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025 How to Clean a Multipurpose Scrub Brush Multipurpose scrub brushes are commonly used for heavy cleaning tasks, such as scrubbing bathrooms, tile grout, kitchen surfaces, sheds, and other outdoor areas. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scrub brush

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scrub brush was in 1897

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“Scrub brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub%20brush. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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