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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Start scrubbing with a scrub brush to remove the mold. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 July 2025 Dip a scrub brush in the cleaning solution and clean inside the dispenser where the water and ice come out. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 July 2025 After applying herbicide, wash your tools in soapy water, using a grease-cutting dish detergent and a scrub brush. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 June 2025 However, if the facial scrub brush is made from wood or any other natural fibers, the hot water could cause damage and warping. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 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 8 Jul. 2025.

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