toothbrush

noun

tooth·​brush ˈtüth-ˌbrəsh 

: a brush for cleaning the teeth

Examples of toothbrush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to the lighter candy bags, exorbitant candy prices could also prompt the resurgence of apples and toothbrushes (seriously) as treats, or tiny trinkets instead of candy. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Hall got up, collected her toothbrush and charger, and slipped out the front door. — Angela Haupt, Time, 27 Oct. 2026

Maybe my Kindle or a copy of The New Yorker; a toothbrush and toothpaste for overnight flights. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

With a bowler hat, a toothbrush mustache, and a crook cane, Charlie Chaplin’s bumbling alter ego the Tramp lit up the big screen. — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 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