toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh 

: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dyson And just for the record, Dyson isn't the only company to come up with the idea of putting a camera in a toothbrush. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Calls had gone out that firemen needed saline solution and toothbrushes, and so these were there in abundance, too. — Devin Friedman, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

For someone already replacing an electric toothbrush, that combination gives bixdo a distinct place in the category. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

To avoid this issue, use pliers or another tool to remove all the toothbrush bristles before tossing the wooden handle in your compost bin, and consider breaking the handle into small pieces before composting. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 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