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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Scrub the inside of the tank with a scrub brush to remove grime and stains, being careful around the tank’s components. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 Manual scrub brushes with extendable handles. Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026 Then, scrub the base with a soft scrub brush (like a toothbrush) or cloth to remove any remaining residue. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026 Things like abrasive cleaners, stiff scrub brushes, undiluted bleach, and strong acidic solutions can permanently scratch or dull the surface of acrylic and fiberglass tubs. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026 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 7 May. 2026.

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