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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Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026 For stubborn areas, Sokolowski recommends adding baking soda to a damp cloth to gently scrub, and using a small toothbrush or scrub brush to tackle corners and edges. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026 Check the manufacturer's website, but many vacuum attachments, scrub brushes, and dust pans are dishwasher safe. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026 Facial Scrub Brushes Like shower brushes, most facial scrub brushes can be put in the dishwasher. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 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 27 Jan. 2026.

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