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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Fortunately, many electric toothbrush models are designed to limit the amount of pressure applied. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Dec. 2025 Use a cleaning toothbrush to brush away limescale and hard water residue from the drain area once per week. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 Each single one, individually, methodically, lovingly placed in its own cardboard sleeve after meticulous washing with liquid soap and a toothbrush to get all the dust out of the grooves. David Zane Mairowitz, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2025 Some common items to consider include medication, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and a spare pair of underwear. Katie Way, SELF, 19 Dec. 2025 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 26 Dec. 2025.

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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