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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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 For mop and broom heads and scrub brushes, remove any debris before soaking them in a bucket of hot water, soap, and a disinfecting solution. Elizabeth Brownfield, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026 However, if the facial scrub brush is made of wood or other natural fibers, hot water could cause damage and warping. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025 The four hanging hooks on the side of each organizer add additional storage for scrub brushes, coffee cups, and other hanging items. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Scrub brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrub%20brush. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!