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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And then play the same game for each disposable plastic cup, your toothbrush, your pens, anything with plastic. Andre Garron, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025 The space agency certainly knew how to pack for men, providing them more or less the basics—deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, razor. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 June 2025 If pests persist, rub them off with your fingers, a soft toothbrush, or a blast of water, from a hose or from your kitchen faucet. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025 Another had a toothbrush made of animal bone and a snuff bottle, used for sniffing tobacco. CBS News, 4 June 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 18 Jun. 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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