toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

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Use a clean microfiber cloth or soft sponge to scrub the surface from top to bottom, and use an old toothbrush to clean the grout lines. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026 Skip the extra work and keep your toothbrush in your top drawer or medicine cabinet instead. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 20 June 2026 Let the tip of the vibrating toothbrush touch the base of the flower for a few seconds. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026 Amazon developed Responder Ready Kits and Mission Support Kits after learning that first responders sometimes lacked basic personal items such as soap, toothbrushes, and toothpaste during the first 24 hours of an operation. Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for toothbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toothbrush was in 1690

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“Toothbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toothbrush. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothbrush

noun
tooth·​brush -ˌbrəsh How to pronounce toothbrush (audio)
: a brush for cleaning the teeth

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