toothbrush

noun

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

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Volunteers organized the supplies — toothbrushes, baby wipes, instant soup and many other items — and loaded them into boxes, drawing hearts on the outside with magic marker. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Take a stiff brush or a toothbrush and scrub the affected areas. Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 25 June 2026 It’s also outfitted with storage pockets to securely stow smaller essentials like a toothbrush, makeup, and tweezers. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 These shelves fit over any standard-size outlet and offer extra space to charge electric toothbrushes and electric shavers without taking up valuable real estate on our vanity. Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 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 30 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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