toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh 

: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over a four-hour span, workers helped empty cars of a vast list of items that included televisions, computers, printers and cables along with household items including electric toothbrushes, fryers, hair dryers, holiday lights and more. — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Return and scrub it with a grout scrub brush or old toothbrush. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Hand your child a sponge, a washcloth, an old toothbrush, a few small cups, and a small almost-empty bottle of dish soap to get their dolls, cars, and other plastic toys squeaky clean. — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026

Use a clean microfiber cloth to spread the paste onto the faucet and handles, using a toothbrush or small scrub brush to get it into any tight spots. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh 

: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Medical Definition

toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush -ˌbrəsh 

: a brush for cleaning the teeth