scrub brush

noun

: a brush with hard bristles for heavy cleaning

called also scrubbing brush

Examples of scrub brush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Using a scrub brush on your glass cooktop will create scratches over time. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026

Use your scrub brush to scrub the bleach solution onto stains. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2026

They can also be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, scrub brush, swamps and deserts. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Microfiber cloths, scrub brushes, storage caddies, gloves and specialty cleaning tools all fit that pattern and typically cost far more at big-box retailers or grocery chains. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scrub brush

• airbrush
• hairbrush
• inrush
• onrush
• paintbrush
• sagebrush
• blush
• crush
• flush
• gush
• hush
• lush