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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This number one-selling electric toothbrush is equipped with four cleansing modes to whiten and brighten your teeth over time, plus eight replacement heads for convenience. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 Add a small dab of dish soap, then gently rub it into the fibers with a toothbrush. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025 Use an old toothbrush to scrub the corners and crevices. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025 The iO Series 10 is Oral-B’s most advanced model—and Allure editor-in-chief Jessica Cruel’s go-to toothbrush. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 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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