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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Many experts recommend keeping a dedicated sponge, scrub brush or cleaning cloth just for pet bowls to help avoid spreading germs around the kitchen. Usa Today, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Then, using a scrub brush, sponge, or cloth, gently scrub the stained areas. Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 Matuska Kidder shakes baking soda directly into the toilet bowl, leaves it for 10 to 15 minutes, then returns with a toilet scrub brush. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 May 2026 Dip a scrub brush into the cleaning solution and scrub the bird bath, focusing on areas with heavy algae buildup. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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